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RK53 SZJ

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,531 mi
Last recorded188,531 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 SZJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 188,531 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 177,381 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 177,380 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 161,843 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 161,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 147,525 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 147,525 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 129,864 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 113,903 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 113,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 102,942 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 102,942 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 93,213 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,834 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,025 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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RK53 SZJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 88,307 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 RK53 SZJ, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK53 SZJ registered?

RK53 SZJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RK53 SZJ safe to buy?

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