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RL53 HBE

2004 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,735 mi
Last recorded138,735 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Scudo91,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 HBE
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 138,735 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 134,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 128,431 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Light unit lens cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 128,431 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pads wear sensor wiring defective

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Light unit lens cracked

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 122,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear light unit cracked

Unable to inspect brakes due to wheel trims

Pass 18 Feb 2022 116,369 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 109,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tested wet

Pass 18 Feb 2020 103,033 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 103,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.72 actual4.27 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,086 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 97,085 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,094 miles

Front Both tyres wearing outer edges/starting to wear low on tread

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Fail 19 Feb 2018 89,083 miles

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

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

Front Both tyres wearing outer edges/starting to wear low on tread

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,562 miles

nearside outer cv boot worn

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,139 miles

both outer cv boots in poor and weak condition

Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,958 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 70,958 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 64,873 miles

dampness around both sides front cv gaitors no visible leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,934 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,254 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 46,263 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,864 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition slight blow recommend replacement

wiper blades in poor condition recommend replacement

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,505 miles

REAR BRAKES VERY NOISY IN OPERATION.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,664 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,151 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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RL53 HBE is a 2004 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL53 HBE, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RL53 HBE is a 2004 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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