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RY53 LPO

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 LPO
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2024
Fail 26 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023
Pass 16 Jun 2022
Fail 15 Jun 2022

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022

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

Fail 24 May 2022

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018
Pass 21 Sep 2017

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 22 Sep 2016

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing very little damping effort (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing has very little damping effort (2.7.2a)

no rear seats fit

Pass 8 Sep 2015
Pass 16 Sep 2014 133,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 133,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 132,422 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,981 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 105,528 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 105,528 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 101,338 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 97,015 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 88,614 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2008 88,614 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2007 79,430 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,372 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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RY53 LPO is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RY53 LPO, 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 RY53 LPO registered?

RY53 LPO is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is RY53 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 LPO shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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