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RF05 VVA

2005 Fiat Scudo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Fiat Scudo92,714 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VVA
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center and rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

front arb bushes slightly worn

front upper shock mounts corroded

offside front shock leaking badly

Pass 17 Feb 2023

Nearside Front tyre perished

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

nearside front outer cv gaiter split and leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front shock worn

corrosion nearside and offside sills

nearside track rod end worn

Fail 14 Feb 2023

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

nearside front outer cv gaiter split and leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front shock worn

corrosion nearside and offside sills

nearside track rod end worn

Pass 8 Feb 2022 166,464 miles

alternator belt perished

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter perished

service light on

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2021 156,788 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 156,788 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 149,275 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2020 149,275 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2018 141,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 129,536 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 121,892 miles

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

Damp around power steering reservoir.

Front bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/f headlight damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 114,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering resevoir damp

Fail 6 Oct 2015 114,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering resevoir damp

Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,433 miles

O/s/r tyre perished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steerind resiviuor and pipes damp.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 103,433 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

O/s/r tyre perished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steerind resiviuor and pipes damp.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/ handbrake cable insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2013 91,745 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/ handbrake cable insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,823 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 78,823 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,425 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 67,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,867 miles

both front tyres wearing very low--both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,959 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 46,954 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,144 miles

o/s outer c/v gaitor pin hole

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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RF05 VVA is a 2005 Fiat Scudo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RF05 VVA, 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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RF05 VVA is a 2005 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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