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NU53 LKV

2003 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 LKV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended outer (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018
Fail 26 Sep 2018

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017
Pass 20 Sep 2016
Fail 20 Sep 2016

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015
Fail 22 Sep 2015

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

emissons not tested

Pass 25 Sep 2014
Fail 24 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 125,922 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 124,752 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 123,132 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 123,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

front discs poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2009 119,839 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 119,839 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 99,925 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,011 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,566 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 LKV is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NU53 LKV, 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 LKV registered?

NU53 LKV is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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