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MA51 VAO

2001 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 VAO
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018

nearside washer inoperative

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 12 Mar 2018

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

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

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

nearside washer inoperative

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Mar 2017
Pass 10 Mar 2016

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 185,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 185,425 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 179,562 miles

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

knock fron steering ??

Fail 13 Feb 2014 179,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

knock fron steering ??

Pass 29 Jan 2013 171,426 miles

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

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

slight wear wishbone bushes

Fail 28 Jan 2013

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n.s. wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2012 164,202 miles

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

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

battery insecure

diffrent size tyres front to rear and spare same size as front

front brake discs in poor condition and pads look worn

n.s.f. ball joint gator in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2012 164,202 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

brake fluid looks low

diffrent size tyres front to rear and spare same size as front

exhaust back box in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition and pads look worn

n.s.f. ball joint gator in poor condition

Fail 30 Dec 2010 158,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 158,378 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 135,805 miles

o/s/f wiper splitting

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 118,141 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 118,140 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Hi-Level stop lamp not working

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 115,640 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 115,639 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 111,909 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 105,335 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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MA51 VAO is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 95,277 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 MA51 VAO, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MA51 VAO registered?

MA51 VAO is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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