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S41 CTO

1998 Fiat Scudo

Cream Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,204 mi
Last recorded173,204 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 CTO
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 173,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 173,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 162,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Jul 2024 162,281 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective flat and split ()

Pass 25 Jul 2023 154,095 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 149,307 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 142,501 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 142,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 140,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 140,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 140,017 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 139,680 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 139,670 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play STEERING RACK (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 138,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 137,507 miles

slight exhaust blow on front clamp

Pass 2 Jul 2014 136,235 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 134,268 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 134,267 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 132,239 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 115,786 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wall small splits

Pass 23 Jun 2010 108,029 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 108,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front anti-roll bar D-bushes are in poor condition.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 101,827 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2009 101,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2008 96,210 miles

all 4 indicators pale

exhaust rusty

front brake hoses perished

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres poor condition

oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

suspention springs rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2008 96,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

all 4 indicators pale

exhaust rusty

front brake hoses perished

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres poor condition

oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

suspention springs rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,565 miles

centre silencer clamp very poor condition

exhaust system poor condition

nearside track rod end worn slightly

rear brake imbalance high

slight leaks near rear axle

Pass 27 Sep 2005 71,623 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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S41 CTO is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Cream with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 121,857 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 S41 CTO, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S41 CTO is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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