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SM51 ORC

2001 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 ORC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011
Fail 1 Sep 2011

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011

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

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cat pipe broken up internally

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2009

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

signs of diesel leakage at tank area but no leak at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2009

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

noise from bottom pulley belt area

signs of diesel leakage at tank area but no leak at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2008
Fail 11 Apr 2008

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007
Fail 22 Mar 2007

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 100,611 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 100,608 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ENGINE NOT REVVING FULLY TO CARRY OUT PROPER EMISSION TEST

Pass 27 Oct 2005 100,269 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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SM51 ORC is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SM51 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

SM51 ORC is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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