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W197 PHY

2000 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,784 mi
Last recorded108,784 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Scudo105,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 PHY
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,400 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,602 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front brake flexy hose slightly twisted

near side mirror cover slightly damaged

slight oil weap on engine

Fail 30 Oct 2009 88,276 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil low

Pass 30 Oct 2009 88,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil low

Pass 11 Nov 2008 83,922 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s front tyre slightly low on outer edge

n/s rear light slightly damaged

o/s rear tyre on 2mm / slightly low on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2008 83,909 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s front tyre slightly low on outer edge

n/s rear light slightly damaged

o/s rear tyre on 2mm / slightly low on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,973 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 75,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 65,023 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nsf bottom swival joint rubber boot split

speedo noticed reading incorrect

Fail 27 Mar 2006 65,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

nsf bottom swival joint rubber boot split

speedo noticed reading incorrect

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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W197 PHY is a 2000 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 105,779 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 W197 PHY, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W197 PHY is a 2000 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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