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PL54 FJU

2005 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,202 mi
Last recorded205,202 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Scudo92,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 FJU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 205,202 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 181,839 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 181,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 166,691 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2015 157,350 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 157,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 147,866 miles

engine oil leak

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s rear tyre getting low in tread anmd cracking

Fail 20 Jan 2014 147,866 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s rear tyre getting low in tread anmd cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2013 136,647 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 136,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2012 126,114 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 126,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2011 113,621 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 113,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 105,818 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 95,204 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 75,339 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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PL54 FJU is a 2005 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 92,714 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 PL54 FJU, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL54 FJU registered?

PL54 FJU is a 2005 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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