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NL54 VLU

2004 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,126 mi
Last recorded150,126 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Scudo91,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 VLU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 150,126 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under-body corrosion

Pass 4 May 2022 147,541 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill also has previous repair by welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear heat shield rattling

Pass 12 Apr 2021 146,723 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 146,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed / filled. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel cooler insecure. !!!

Fail 28 Sep 2020 146,439 miles

Body panel insecure outer sill near side (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Body panel insecure outer sill holled (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 144,275 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 144,275 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 139,001 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 135,385 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 130,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 117,881 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly, needs attention

Fail 27 Feb 2015 117,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly, needs attention

Pass 30 Jan 2014 97,044 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,882 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 81,882 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 56,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 56,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,304 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 44,272 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,288 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 38,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,859 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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NL54 VLU is a 2004 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NL54 VLU, 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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What year was NL54 VLU registered?

NL54 VLU is a 2004 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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