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T553 VTC

1999 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,371 mi
Last recorded166,371 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Fiat Scudo106,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 VTC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 166,371 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 166,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 165,179 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 165,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 163,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 163,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 161,046 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 157,813 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight damage to nearside front head light

Pass 29 Oct 2012 154,960 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 1 Nov 2011 152,038 miles

engine very smokey

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 27 Oct 2011 152,065 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine very smokey

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2010 147,955 miles

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

slight smoke on tick over

Fail 21 Sep 2010 147,941 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight smoke on tick over

Pass 16 Oct 2009 145,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

blue smoke emitted from exhaust

Fail 15 Oct 2009 145,218 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

blue smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 9 Nov 2007 134,505 miles

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

nearside seat belt cover on buckle missing

Fail 30 Oct 2007 134,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside seat belt cover on buckle missing

Pass 16 Sep 2006 126,763 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 126,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T553 VTC is a 1999 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 106,017 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 T553 VTC, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T553 VTC registered?

T553 VTC is a 1999 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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