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GU05 BXR

2005 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

226,184 mi
Last recorded226,184 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Scudo92,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2020 226,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear seats not in use

Fail 4 Mar 2020 226,176 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear seats not in use

Pass 15 Jan 2019

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 217,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2018 211,682 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 200,724 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016
Pass 6 Feb 2015 173,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 156,168 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminates when brake pedal depressed

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Feb 2014 156,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake pad warning lamp illuminates when brake pedal depressed

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2013 152,023 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 152,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 149,002 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm

offside rear suspention arm bush split & unbonding

slight play in both front inner wheels to steering rack

slight play in nearside front track rod end under load

slight wear in steering rack

strong advise nearside front headlight not fully secure

Fail 25 Jan 2012 148,999 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm

offside rear suspention arm bush split & unbonding

slight play in both front inner wheels to steering rack

slight play in nearside front track rod end under load

slight wear in steering rack

strong advise nearside front headlight not fully secure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 144,088 miles

both front innersteering rack joints have slight play

both front side repeaters starting to show white light

front number plate is delaminating

rear number plate is cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2010 136,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 125,845 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 93,474 miles

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

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

oil level low

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BXR is a 2005 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BXR, 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 BXR registered?

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

Is GU05 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 BXR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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