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RV51 BFJ

2001 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2015

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 55,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,599 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 43,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,275 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,050 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2011 119,149 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 108,249 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 107,060 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads rear worning wire broken

Fail 19 Sep 2009 107,060 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads rear worning wire broken

Fail 29 Jul 2008 94,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 94,277 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 84,068 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 75,854 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 66,588 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 BFJ is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RV51 BFJ, 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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What year was RV51 BFJ registered?

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

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