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SP03 AEL

2003 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,306 mi
Last recorded187,306 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 AEL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 187,306 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS INNER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 187,306 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS INNER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 187,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 183,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 182,046 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 182,042 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 177,689 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015

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

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

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

mileaged not showing on dash cluster.

Pass 4 Dec 2013
Fail 2 Dec 2013 159,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 148,915 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 148,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 124,489 miles

All tyres incorrect load rating

Front discs excessivly pitted and scored

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 142,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

All tyres incorrect load rating

Front discs excessivly pitted and scored

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 132,593 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 132,593 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 128,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 128,576 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 117,990 miles

Both headlights loose but not insecure

Front number plate in poor condition

nearside front and offside rear tyres approaching wear indicators

Pass 12 Feb 2007 96,714 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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SP03 AEL is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP03 AEL, 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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SP03 AEL is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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