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KX05 SZL

2005 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

408,156 mi
Last recorded408,156 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Scudo92,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 SZL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 408,156 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL TO FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL TO FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 374,266 miles

Front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 May 2016 350,296 miles

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

Front Slight play inner steering joint(s)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 321,511 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 321,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 294,885 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 294,870 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 10 May 2014 294,864 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 May 2013 274,348 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 274,317 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 270,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 250,225 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 250,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2010 209,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 167,866 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 129,216 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 91,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,511 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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KX05 SZL is a 2005 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KX05 SZL, 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 KX05 SZL registered?

KX05 SZL is a 2005 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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