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SO51 OPL

2002 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Fiat Scudo91,976 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 OPL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2020

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills rotten . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills rotten . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer loose on link pipe . (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019
Fail 14 Dec 2018

Central Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018

Coolant leak ()

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 Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

srs warning/indicator not illuminating

Fail 8 Jan 2018

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken/missing (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken/missing (1.2.1e)

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

Coolant leak ()

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 Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

srs warning/indicator not illuminating

Pass 17 Jan 2017 152,937 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated loose (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 152,932 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed side load door (6.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack and pipes (2.3.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour heavy BLACK (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated loose (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 146,149 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 146,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 22 Dec 2014

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

heater fan not working

Pass 2 Jan 2014 127,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 125,609 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 125,606 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 119,608 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 119,334 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 114,297 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 114,297 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 110,243 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 110,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 100,108 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 91,028 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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SO51 OPL is a 2002 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 SO51 OPL, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO51 OPL registered?

SO51 OPL is a 2002 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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