MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f and n/s/r tyre tred depths 3mm
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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