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MA51 VAY

2001 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

174,104 mi
Last recorded174,104 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 174,104 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deuterated due to oil ingress (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills thin both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x1 tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

injector leaking compression

mil light on

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2023 174,104 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure both (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deuterated due to oil ingress (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills thin both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x1 tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

injector leaking compression

mil light on

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2022 169,768 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms slight play in hubs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both getting thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2022 169,768 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms slight play in hubs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both getting thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2021 165,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stops corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2021 165,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stops corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 162,512 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

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

Rear Outer Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting body / x member areas both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both wing mirrors repaired with tape

chip in windscreen

injector chuffing compression

mil light on

slight lower ball joints

Fail 24 Jul 2020 162,511 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front suspension area very rusted (1.2.1 (g))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounts both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting body / x member areas both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

chip in windscreen

injector chuffing compression

mil light on

Pass 12 Jun 2019 159,593 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine mil illuminated

Pass 5 Dec 2018 158,945 miles

Front brake pads low

slight damage to windscreen

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2018 158,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads low

slight damage to windscreen

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2017 150,370 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 150,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 141,210 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavily corroded around rear susp mounts

Fail 1 Nov 2016 141,210 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavily corroded around rear susp mounts

Pass 18 Nov 2015 132,043 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front tyres edges worn

Fail 12 Nov 2015 132,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring mount top (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front tyres edges worn

Pass 26 Jan 2015 122,296 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 108,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 101,985 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 95,308 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 88,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 78,967 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 78,964 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 66,694 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,748 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 54,748 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 44,550 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 VAY is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VAY, 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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MA51 VAY is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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