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MW52 HLJ

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,944 mi
Last recorded126,944 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 HLJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 126,944 miles

rearbrake readings only just met required performance

Pass 20 May 2015 116,078 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

front cross member seriously corrded also nearside rear

Fail 7 May 2015 116,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

front cross member seriously corrded also nearside rear

Pass 7 May 2014 114,474 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear axle radius arms heavily corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 114,458 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear axle radius arms heavily corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 110,230 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 23 May 2013 110,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 4 May 2012 105,126 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 105,123 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 94,936 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 85,163 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2009 74,906 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both no/plates discoloured

oil leak on engine

stonechips on screen not adversly affecting drivers veiw

underside and susp/parts rusty

Fail 12 May 2009 74,906 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both no/plates discoloured

oil leak on engine

stonechips on screen not adversly affecting drivers veiw

underside and susp/parts rusty

Pass 6 May 2008 69,920 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 69,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 63,963 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2006 56,167 miles

rear centre stop light out

Fail 7 Apr 2006 56,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear centre stop light out

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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MW52 HLJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MW52 HLJ, 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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MW52 HLJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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