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P505 WHU

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,157 mi
Last recorded121,157 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 121,157 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 121,157 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 118,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,314 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 114,809 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 114,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 112,935 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,548 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 111,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 110,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair offside and nearside (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,012 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 109,163 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 109,163 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 107,527 miles

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 107,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 107,343 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 107,343 miles

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 106,533 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 106,530 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 105,949 miles

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 105,104 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 102,619 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 102,618 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 102,024 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 102,024 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 95,008 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 95,008 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 82,290 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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P505 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 124,999 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 P505 WHU, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P505 WHU registered?

P505 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P505 WHU shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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