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MJ51 ZGT

2001 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

17,968 mi
Last recorded17,968 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 ZGT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear out rigger corroded but not testable

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear out rugger corroded but not testable

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 17,935 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified pipe blocked off (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear out rigger corroded but not testable

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear out rugger corroded but not testable

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,214 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 108,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 99,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perrish and worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 91,332 miles

front ball joint rubbers spliting

front indicators slightly white

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 10 Feb 2016 91,328 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

front ball joint rubbers spliting

front indicators slightly white

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 14 Feb 2015 83,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 83,973 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,196 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS RUBBERS SLIGHT SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 20 Feb 2014 87,196 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS RUBBERS SLIGHT SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre Cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight Play Steering Rack

Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,779 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,876 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f inner rack jiont has some play in it

Fail 18 Feb 2009 74,872 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f inner rack jiont has some play in it

Pass 23 Feb 2008 72,512 miles

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,647 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 66,635 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Osf indicator slightly white

Very slight play in steering wheel up and down

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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MJ51 ZGT is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MJ51 ZGT, 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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MJ51 ZGT is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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