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GY04 LHJ

2004 Fiat Scudo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,516 mi
Last recorded143,516 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Scudo91,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 LHJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 143,516 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 127,405 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 10 Nov 2016 127,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 113,191 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 113,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,318 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,746 miles

Knock from steering rack on lock to lock (NS)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 85,746 miles

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

Knock from steering rack on lock to lock (NS)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,947 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2012 65,947 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,113 miles

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

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 47,113 miles

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

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

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,064 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 33,064 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,166 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 31 Oct 2009 28,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,117 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,399 miles

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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GY04 LHJ is a 2004 Fiat Scudo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,209 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 GY04 LHJ, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY04 LHJ registered?

GY04 LHJ is a 2004 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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