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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Light lens damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear axle corroded
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drivers Seat Movement But Not Moving Inadvertently
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drivers Seat Movement But Not Moving Inadvertently
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
o/s wing repeater cover missing
rear panel/under valence corrosion n/s and o/s corners
slight corrosion n/s rear under sill
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
o/s wing repeater cover missing
rear panel/under valence corrosion n/s and o/s corners
slight corrosion n/s rear under sill
n/s and o/s rear under quarter panels slight corrosion
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
n/s and o/s rear under quarter panels slight corrosion
Nearside Front bumper damage but secure
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer. exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
rear panel corrosion visable non structural area
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front bumper damage but secure
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer. exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
rear panel corrosion visable non structural area
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
slight oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
coolant leak
Body mounting fixings insecure front bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
coolant leak
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near flex pipe union (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all wheels except n/s/f wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel nuts/bolts
brake fluid just above minimum
o/s/f indicator lens cracked o/s/r lens damaged
radiator leaking and steel heater pipe leaking rear of engine
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near flex pipe union (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all wheels except n/s/f wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel nuts/bolts
brake fluid just above minimum
o/s/f indicator lens cracked o/s/r lens damaged
radiator leaking and steel heater pipe leaking rear of engine
Oil leak ()
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
OIL LEAK
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S N/S (8.2.2)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
slight damage to windscreen,but outside area.
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SO53 LXU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 LXU, 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 LXU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 November 2003.
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