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GU05 BXW

2005 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

301,130 mi
Last recorded301,130 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Scudo92,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BXW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 301,130 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 301,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 275,823 miles

both front brake s binding

damage to rear doors

Pass 18 Feb 2011 254,175 miles

n/s c.v boot

noise on engine

wear in both rear wishbone bushes BORDERLINE

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 18 Feb 2011 254,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

n/s c.v boot

noise on engine

wear in both rear wishbone bushes BORDERLINE

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 15 Feb 2010 205,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 174,307 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 174,307 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 143,197 miles

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

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

exhaust slight blow on manifold joint to front pipe

near side front tyre worn low and worn on inner edge

near side rear tyre worn

spare tyre worn low

Fail 16 Feb 2009 143,052 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust slight blow on manifold joint to front pipe

near side front tyre worn low and worn on inner edge

near side rear tyre worn

spare tyre worn low

Pass 4 Feb 2008 98,058 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 98,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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 BXW is a 2005 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

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

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