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SO53 LXP

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,476 mi
Last recorded156,476 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 LXP
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 May 2020 156,476 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened at subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front indicaitor lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 154,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicaitor lamp damaged

Nearside Front tyre,outer edge scrubbed

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember /radiator support corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 154,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicaitor lamp damaged

Nearside Front tyre,outer edge scrubbed

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember /radiator support corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 152,755 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front radiator support corroded

nearside inner lower sill corroded/soft

Fail 24 May 2018 152,755 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure bolts missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front radiator support corroded

nearside inner lower sill corroded/soft

Pass 25 May 2017 150,414 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knocking noise from driveshaft joint on full steering lock

nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 15 May 2017 150,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger's seat insecure front mountings (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded tonearside rear [first section] (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knocking noise from driveshaft joint on full steering lock

nearside wiper blade torn

rear service brake performance only just met minimum permissible reading

Pass 19 May 2016 147,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

front and rear axle tyres different size and profile.

high level brake light disconnected

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 16 May 2016 147,948 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

front and rear axle tyres different size and profile.

high level brake light disconnected

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 14 May 2015 135,563 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 123,062 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,198 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre tred depths 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,398 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 104,220 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 104,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 96,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 89,944 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket incorrect but exhaust still secure

slight wear in steering rack on drivers side

Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,374 miles

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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SO53 LXP is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO53 LXP, 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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SO53 LXP is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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