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RK53 TFA

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,480 mi
Last recorded116,480 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2012 116,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r + n/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 116,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r + n/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,184 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 110,184 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 99,519 miles

oil leaking from engine

Fail 29 Jan 2010 99,514 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leaking from engine

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

unable to test front wheel bearings due to brakes binding on

Pass 12 Dec 2008

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Dec 2008

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,852 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 49,782 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 49,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 TFA is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK53 TFA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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