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PJ04 VBL

2004 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Scudo91,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 VBL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026
Fail 5 Feb 2026

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Emissions high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,222 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 76,207 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2024 70,725 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 70,713 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,310 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 61,310 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,272 miles

Nearside Front sidewall cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2020 60,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sidewall cracking

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,686 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 58,686 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,516 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight misting of fuel on filter

Fail 14 Mar 2018 55,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight misting of fuel on filter

Pass 22 Mar 2017

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,659 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 49,659 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,980 miles

front discs getting scabby on inner surfaces

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,691 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 41,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,443 miles

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

cracking to o/sf and n/s/r tyre sidewalls

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,742 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall

O/S/F tyre low on tread an cracking on sidewall.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,559 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,888 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,336 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 16,336 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 15,296 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,512 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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PJ04 VBL is a 2004 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ04 VBL, 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 PJ04 VBL registered?

PJ04 VBL is a 2004 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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