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SJ51 EVU

2001 Fiat Scudo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,582 mi
Last recorded155,582 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 EVU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 155,582 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 155,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2015 155,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 153,821 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 153,821 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 148,641 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 148,640 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 132,393 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 132,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 122,106 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,163 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,141 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 85,919 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 74,340 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 57,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 57,637 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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SJ51 EVU is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SJ51 EVU, 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 SJ51 EVU registered?

SJ51 EVU is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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