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NU53 EFR

2003 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,909 mi
Last recorded114,909 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 EFR
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 114,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 114,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,664 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

cond of n/s & o/s door mirrors

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,506 miles

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

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

rust and grease on all brake pipes

Fail 12 Jun 2017 104,497 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

rust and grease on all brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,861 miles

cond of front wish bones

rust & grease on brake pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,549 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,301 miles

EML on

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/r seat belt damaged but seat not fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,705 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

rust and grease on all brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,599 miles

both rear seat belts damaged but rear seats removed !!!!!!!!!!1

cond of rear no plate

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2012 76,589 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

cond of rear no plate

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,404 miles

heavy rust and slight blow rear exhaust

heavy rust on mainthrough brake pipes

Fail 20 Jun 2011 70,329 miles

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

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

heavy rust and slight blow rear exhaust

heavy rust on mainthrough brake pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,631 miles

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

heavy rust on brake pipes

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,618 miles

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

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

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

heavy rust on brake pipes

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cond of 2 rear bolts in tow bar

cond of fr no plate

cond of rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,968 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,270 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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NU53 EFR is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NU53 EFR, 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 NU53 EFR registered?

NU53 EFR is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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