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GU05 BXN

2005 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

208,611 mi
Last recorded208,611 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Scudo92,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BXN
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 208,611 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2015 196,351 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 196,351 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 191,674 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TOO N/S FRONT DOOR

UNDERBODY SURFACE COROSION GENERAL REQS TREATMENT

Fail 5 Aug 2014 191,674 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TOO N/S FRONT DOOR

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

UNDERBODY SURFACE COROSION GENERAL REQS TREATMENT

Pass 4 Jun 2013 183,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust/rusting.

general/surface/corrosion/on/underbody.

Fail 30 May 2013 183,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 172,075 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 172,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 172,035 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2010 143,676 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 143,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 109,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 89,399 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 89,397 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

service brake warning light comes on when pedal applied

Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,920 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 76,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear centre seat belt in working order but will only fit round small body type

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo?

Based on 592,996 MOT tests across 40,591 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,909
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
40,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,288
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,232
Registration plate lamp not working 18,988
position lamp(s) not working 18,223
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 12,620
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GU05 BXN is a 2005 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 92,714 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Scudo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU05 BXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU05 BXN registered?

GU05 BXN is a 2005 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is GU05 BXN safe to buy?

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