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SM03 VVC

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

322,077 mi
Last recorded322,077 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 VVC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 322,077 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 321,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ex broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 291,548 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 291,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 249,778 miles

Oil leak

drivers headlamp cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2014 248,460 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

drivers headlamp cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2013 210,433 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 210,431 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

both headlamps loose

Pass 12 May 2012 196,171 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 195,242 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2011 171,029 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2011 170,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 141,145 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2010 141,103 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 113,764 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2008 88,580 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 88,580 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 60,781 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 32,408 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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SM03 VVC is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SM03 VVC, 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 SM03 VVC registered?

SM03 VVC is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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