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SD59 BYJ

2009 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

297,996 mi
Last recorded297,996 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Scudo102,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 BYJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 297,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe end missing

Fail 30 Nov 2022 297,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted and rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component insecure power steering pipes nearside (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

exhaust tail pipe end missing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 265,901 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 265,856 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high Smoke test failed, readings to high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 235,105 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 235,078 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner door card in poor condition.

Nearside Rear lamp cluster loose.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 210,917 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 210,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 184,554 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 184,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 171,969 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 171,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 158,185 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 158,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 143,163 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 127,136 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 127,136 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 117,298 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside front tyre low on tread and perished

rear indicators discoloured

small hole in offside front inner cv gaiter

spare tyre bald

Fail 25 Oct 2014 117,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside front tyre low on tread and perished

rear indicators discoloured

small hole in offside front inner cv gaiter

spare tyre bald

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,951 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 89,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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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SD59 BYJ is a 2009 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 102,172 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 SD59 BYJ, 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 17 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SD59 BYJ registered?

SD59 BYJ is a 2009 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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