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RX03 VDG

2001 Fiat Scudo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

166,806 mi
Last recorded166,806 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 VDG
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 166,806 miles

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

Insecure Towel in engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake wear wire insecure

Nearside Outer Sill corroded through

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Radiator bottom hose rubbing through on steering hose clamp

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jun 2018 166,805 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Insecure Towel in engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake wear wire insecure

Nearside Outer Sill corroded through

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Radiator bottom hose rubbing through on steering hose clamp

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2017 160,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 159,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Statutory seat belt missing inner centre (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 153,120 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

front brake pads low

o/s cv boot leaking

oil leak

spare tyre defective

temp type fuel cap fitted

various bits of corrosion under van

Fail 31 Mar 2016 153,120 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven 36% (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs slightly scored

front brake pads low

o/s cv boot leaking

oil leak

spare tyre defective

temp type fuel cap fitted

various bits of corrosion under van

Pass 5 Mar 2015 140,898 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 140,898 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 131,910 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 131,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 122,264 miles

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

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

front brake discs scored

Fail 6 Feb 2013 122,260 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 25 Jan 2012 112,565 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 112,559 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 102,233 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 102,228 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 90,542 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 90,335 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,394 miles

load valve adjusting rod and spring worn

Pass 15 Feb 2008 69,376 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007
Fail 14 Feb 2007

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,044 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 39,044 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RX03 VDG is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 RX03 VDG, 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 RX03 VDG registered?

RX03 VDG is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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