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R59 MKS

1997 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,820 mi
Last recorded179,820 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 MKS
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 179,820 miles

Oil leak

slight play inner rack joints

Fail 20 Nov 2014 179,820 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 172,324 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 172,300 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 162,670 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 162,670 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 153,353 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 153,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 144,712 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 144,252 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 135,597 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 135,275 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 128,000 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 127,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 117,270 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 117,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 112,681 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 108,006 miles

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

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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R59 MKS is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R59 MKS, 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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R59 MKS is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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