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GU05 BYH

2005 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

251,696 mi
Last recorded251,696 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Scudo92,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BYH
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 251,696 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underbody has traces of body sealant

Pass 9 Apr 2018 175,965 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cv gate (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipes coverd in seallant

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 174,002 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom mount bush (2.7.4)

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 163,086 miles

Offside Front coil spring excesivly corroded

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Apr 2017 163,086 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring excesivly corroded

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Apr 2016

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis rail area (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 152,282 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front sills jacking point damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2014 108,387 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 105,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2013 105,740 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2011 244,576 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside & nearside front lower ball joint dust covers split (as on 01/12/2012 these items will fail the mot test)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 244,457 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside & nearside front lower ball joint dust covers split (as on 01/12/2012 these items will fail the mot test)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 218,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pedal has slight creeping when depressed but brakes effective throughout

Fail 6 Dec 2010 218,361 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pedal has slight creeping when depressed but brakes effective throughout

front electric windows not working

main beam warning light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2009 173,468 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 173,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 143,329 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 143,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BYH is a 2005 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BYH, 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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GU05 BYH is a 2005 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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