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GY52 VTJ

2002 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

194,401 mi
Last recorded194,401 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Scudo91,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VTJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 194,401 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2018 194,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at dpf (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2017 190,895 miles

0/s/r door corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 190,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

0/s/r door corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 179,333 miles

4x child seats fitted, unable to check seat belts

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

nearside wiper rubber split but clearing screen

Fail 24 Mar 2016 179,333 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. nearside rear 205/60/15, offside rear 205/65/15. (4.1.A.1a)

4x child seats fitted, unable to check seat belts

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

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

nearside wiper rubber split but clearing screen

Pass 8 Apr 2015 170,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

windscreen damaged but not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 8 Apr 2015 170,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

windscreen damaged but not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 31 Mar 2015 170,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

windscreen damaged but not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 29 Oct 2013 160,113 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 160,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 153,478 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 153,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 142,510 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 142,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Oct 2010 127,710 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 127,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 110,768 miles

exhaust slight blow

oil leak

rack en d slight wear

Fail 19 Oct 2009 110,440 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust slight blow

oil leak

rack en d slight wear

Pass 29 Oct 2008 214,175 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 213,995 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 187,439 miles

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

front position lamps dim

o/s/f wheel arch trim insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2007 187,180 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front position lamps dim

o/s/f wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2006 159,840 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 159,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 123,789 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 123,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r door cannot be opened with outside handle

oil leak

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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GY52 VTJ is a 2002 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 GY52 VTJ, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY52 VTJ registered?

GY52 VTJ is a 2002 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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