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SF08 BSU

2008 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

408,471 mi
Last recorded408,471 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Scudo110,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 BSU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 408,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 386,969 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 386,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 374,694 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear drop sill is corroded but out of prescribe area

Nearside Rear inner sill

Offside Front outer sill

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear drop sill is corroded but out of prescribe area

Fail 21 Jan 2020 374,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear drop sill is corroded but out of prescribe area

Nearside Rear inner sill

Offside Front outer sill

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear drop sill is corroded but out of prescribe area

Pass 25 Jan 2019 340,387 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 340,345 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside reverse light not working

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

Pass 19 Nov 2017 329,244 miles

Front wheel bearings noisy on road test.

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 529,691 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides low effort. (3.7.B.6a)

Front wheel bearings noisy on road test.

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper High level brake light not working.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 315,388 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Engine management light on.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 301,190 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 301,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine management light on.

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 May 2014 263,831 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 214,313 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 180,896 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 180,896 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 270,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 141,631 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 102,895 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 56,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 172 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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SF08 BSU is a 2008 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,522 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 SF08 BSU, 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 18 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SF08 BSU is a 2008 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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