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RN53 VXT

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,332 mi
Last recorded197,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VXT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 197,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

cracking on front number plate

o/s/f sill has corrosion but not in prescribed area

Fail 28 Jul 2026 197,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cracking on front number plate

o/s/f sill has corrosion but not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Aug 2025 196,061 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 194,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil coated underside

Pass 11 Aug 2023 193,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 192,012 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 190,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 189,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 189,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 187,249 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 185,700 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 185,700 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working new bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 183,612 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 183,612 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 180,997 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 180,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 May 2015 179,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 177,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 174,745 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 168,162 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 16 May 2011

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 24 May 2010

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 103,426 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 85,755 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,361 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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RN53 VXT is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RN53 VXT, 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 RN53 VXT registered?

RN53 VXT is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RN53 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 VXT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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