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LY53 MJV

2003 Fiat Scudo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,337 mi
Last recorded120,337 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 MJV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 120,337 miles

Cracks in offside front tyre sidewall inner side.

Repair to nearside front wheel rim.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 106,877 miles

Coolant low, coolant light on and minor oil leak around rocker cover

N/S/R Axle bush worn

O/S mirror backing damaged

O/S/F Tyre wearing low on outer edge and almost flat

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight play o/s of steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2013 106,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Coolant low, coolant light on and minor oil leak around rocker cover

N/S/R Axle bush worn

O/S mirror backing damaged

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight play o/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2012
Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,684 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,046 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 64,044 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,646 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 52,646 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,585 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 37,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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LY53 MJV is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 88,307 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 LY53 MJV, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY53 MJV registered?

LY53 MJV is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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