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SM51 ELV

2001 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,991 mi
Last recorded194,991 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 ELV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 194,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 188,749 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 179,284 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 177,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

play in both tie arms

Pass 25 Jul 2012 162,598 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 162,598 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 154,765 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/R WHEEL IS NOISEY(POSSIBLY WHEEL BEARING)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

POWER STEERING IS SLIGHTLY STIFF

Fail 16 Jul 2011 154,765 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/R WHEEL IS NOISEY(POSSIBLY WHEEL BEARING)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

POWER STEERING IS SLIGHTLY STIFF

Pass 3 May 2011 154,759 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember holed

n/f front wing and bumber damaged

Fail 3 May 2011 154,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember holed

n/f front wing and bumber damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2010 143,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 131,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 123,008 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 117,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 99,682 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 99,682 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,952 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 85,949 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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SM51 ELV is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM51 ELV, 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 SM51 ELV registered?

SM51 ELV is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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