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RV51 BNF

2001 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,519 mi
Last recorded176,519 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 176,519 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

smoke from exhust when cold but not when engine is worm

Fail 6 Dec 2012 176,518 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

smoke from exhust when cold but not when engine is worm

Pass 22 Nov 2011 165,652 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cat rattling from within

front discs rusty and worn

missfire and slight white smoke

spare wheel security

Fail 15 Nov 2011 165,652 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cat rattling from within

front discs rusty and worn

missfire and slight white smoke

spare wheel security

Pass 12 Nov 2010 152,795 miles

nearside mirror cracked

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 150,273 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 150,268 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 137,182 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 136,711 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 121,881 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006
Fail 5 Dec 2006

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 BNF is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BNF, 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 BNF registered?

RV51 BNF is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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