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LX51 HLJ

2002 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

123,235 mi
Last recorded123,235 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Scudo91,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 HLJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 123,235 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 123,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mounting plate holed and corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle arm bush collasped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle beam bush has excessive pay. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 118,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 115,287 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 115,285 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2022 112,238 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 112,238 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 109,606 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 109,530 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,304 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 106,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 101,855 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 98,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 94,063 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 89,307 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2015 85,245 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 85,245 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 79,819 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 79,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 74,259 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,353 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust rubber missing but system secure.

Pass 20 May 2011 62,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,181 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 53,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,224 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insucure

Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,297 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,093 miles

no spare wheel

Fail 7 Jan 2008 39,093 miles

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

no spare wheel

Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,997 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 33,997 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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LX51 HLJ is a 2002 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 LX51 HLJ, 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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LX51 HLJ is a 2002 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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