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SO03 FHJ

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,199 mi
Last recorded115,199 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 FHJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,199 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 114,887 miles

Fuel system component leaking At engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,674 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipe going to o/s/r has corrosion

engine oil all over power steering rack

engine oil leaks

Fail 29 Jul 2015 106,672 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipe going to o/s/r has corrosion

engine oil all over power steering rack

engine oil leaks

Fail 24 May 2014 99,914 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 May 2014 99,914 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,093 miles

nsf cv boot grease present but cannot locate split adv

oil seaps engine area

rear tyres edges worn

Fail 23 Nov 2012 89,087 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsf cv boot grease present but cannot locate split adv

oil seaps engine area

rear tyres edges worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,696 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside inner track rod

Fail 28 Oct 2011 80,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside inner track rod

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,073 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,824 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 55,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,750 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SO03 FHJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO03 FHJ, 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 SO03 FHJ registered?

SO03 FHJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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