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NG53 AVE

2004 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Scudo91,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 AVE
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Apr 2025

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 114,312 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 112,900 miles

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

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 110,284 miles

vehicle has been welding repaired and sealed

Pass 20 Mar 2021 107,632 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both inner sills starting to corrode

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,367 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front nail in nsf tyre

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,099 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 103,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center stoplamp not working

exhaust down-pipe touching on front sub-frame

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,727 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 97,951 miles

Alloy wheels need refurbishment

Bonnet corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 95,786 miles

EXHAUST VERY CORRODED AND MINOR EXHAUST LEAKS( SYSTEM ALREADY REPAIRED)

FRONT WIPERS WORN

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

OIL LEAKS

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

REAR DOORS STIFF UNLOCK OPERATION AND IGNITION BARREL STIFF OPERATION

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 88,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 80,101 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,073 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front inner wing splash guard damaged/insecure

ofsside front wing affected by corrosion

rear bench seat mounting points worn

rear slideing door opening mechanisms worn

Pass 11 Feb 2012 71,853 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 69,863 miles

rear seat fixings should be atenden to soon.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 64,552 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 56,972 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 44,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,918 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 35,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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NG53 AVE is a 2004 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NG53 AVE, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NG53 AVE is a 2004 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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