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RV51 BCU

2001 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 BCU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012

Front tyres smooth on edges.

Heavy damage to offside rear tyre but no cords showing when tested.

Off side front brake hose in a poor condition.

Power steering assistance seems weak.

Spare tyre missing.

Fail 15 Aug 2012

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres smooth on edges.

Heavy damage to offside rear tyre but no cords showing when tested.

Off side front brake hose in a poor condition.

Power steering assistance seems weak.

Spare tyre missing.

Pass 27 Jul 2011
Fail 19 Jul 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

mileage not displayed

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

scuffing to nearside front tyre

slight damage offside door mirror

slight damage offside rear tyre

slight play rackends

Pass 6 Aug 2010 107,314 miles

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear lower suspension arm bush deteriating

slight damage offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2010 106,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside headlight full of water and corroded

offside rear lower suspension arm bush deteriating

slight damage offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 96,001 miles

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil close to minimum level

heavy damage offside rear tyre

heavy wear front brake discs

offside wiper blade requires attention

rear exhaust mounting deteriating

rear number plate deteriating

slight distortion front brakes

slight play offside rackend

stonechip and reflector rusty nearside headlight

suspect power steering fluid is low

Fail 15 Aug 2009 95,903 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil close to minimum level

heavy damage offside rear tyre

heavy wear front brake discs

offside wiper blade requires attention

rear exhaust mounting deteriating

rear number plate deteriating

slight distortion front brakes

slight play offside rackend

stonechip and reflector rusty nearside headlight

suspect power steering fluid is low

Pass 13 Aug 2008 89,720 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 89,716 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 77,397 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 77,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,733 miles

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 22 Aug 2005 54,081 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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RV51 BCU is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 95,277 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 RV51 BCU, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV51 BCU is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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