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MF53 HHY

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,009 mi
Last recorded78,009 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 HHY
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 78,009 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine running poor and coolant leak requires further investigation

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,084 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and becoming thin recommend replacement

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside number plate light dim

offside front tyre bald on both edges and cuts in tread not to cords at time of test

offside side door not opening from outside

Fail 18 Apr 2013 74,036 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs worn and becoming thin recommend replacement

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside number plate light dim

offside front tyre bald on both edges and cuts in tread not to cords at time of test

offside side door not opening from outside

Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,918 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 66,918 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 63,317 miles

front brake discs worn

slight knock from steering

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,526 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,861 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,268 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 32,268 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MF53 HHY is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF53 HHY, 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 MF53 HHY registered?

MF53 HHY is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MF53 HHY safe to buy?

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