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RL02 HZJ

2002 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,059 mi
Last recorded160,059 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Scudo91,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 HZJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 160,059 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 160,059 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 147,420 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 10 Sep 2013 147,420 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

FRONT CROSSMEMBER SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 31 Jul 2012 135,027 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012

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

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 Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2010

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2010

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2008
Fail 30 Aug 2008

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 126,745 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Sep 2006 110,421 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

O/S MIRROR CRACKED

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 110,421 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

engine management light on

o/s mirror cracked

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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RL02 HZJ is a 2002 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 RL02 HZJ, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RL02 HZJ is a 2002 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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