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SO53 LYU

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,433 mi
Last recorded111,433 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 110,509 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 110,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV boot burst and leaking grease at small end of boot. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large bush in pivot arm at rear axle support. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber hanger burst on rear silencer. (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken broken at the base of spring. (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 108,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded M/cyl to main (3.6.B.2c)

Engine and gearbox leaking oil.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded m/cyl to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre tread below limit.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 108,871 miles

Nearside 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded M/cyl to main (3.6.B.2c)

Engine and gearbox leaking oil.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded m/cyl to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre tread below limit.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 107,690 miles

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

Gearbox leaking oil.

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 104,869 miles

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

Engine and gearbox leaking oil.

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

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

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

Offside front tyre is worn unevenly on its inner and outer edges (stepped tread tyre).

Pass 29 Jan 2013 101,992 miles

Nearside door mirror cover damaged..

Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,385 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 98,385 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,308 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake disk slightly corred

Fail 10 Jan 2011 94,308 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake disk slightly corred

Pass 26 Jan 2010 90,660 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 90,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 87,573 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 79,460 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 79,430 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 LYU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LYU, 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 SO53 LYU registered?

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

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