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R456 KPD

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

172,933 mi
Last recorded172,933 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 KPD
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 172,933 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 172,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 166,182 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 166,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 148,429 miles

CHIP ON O/S HEAD LIGHT / INDICATER STOCK STICKING SOMETIMES / O/S/F BALL JOINT COVER SPLIT /

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING DUE TO BEING STOD STILL FOR WHILE / FRONT PADS GETTING LOW / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / O/S/R FOOT BRAKE LOW / ADV BRAKE CHECK ALROUND AND CLEAN UP

Fail 24 Nov 2009 148,429 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

CHIP ON O/S HEAD LIGHT / INDICATER STOCK STICKING SOMETIMES / O/S/F BALL JOINT COVER SPLIT /

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING DUE TO BEING STOD STILL FOR WHILE / FRONT PADS GETTING LOW / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / O/S/R FOOT BRAKE LOW / ADV BRAKE CHECK ALROUND AND CLEAN UP

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 31 Oct 2008 144,506 miles

O/S mirror damage & crack in glass only just acceptable.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 133,021 miles

N/S/R tyre has flatspot

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 133,021 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre has flatspot

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 126,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 126,627 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 116,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 116,980 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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R456 KPD is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 121,857 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 R456 KPD, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R456 KPD is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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