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W278 NES

2000 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Fiat Scudo105,779 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 NES
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2010

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,906 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,908 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 42,908 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes sticking slightly.

slight grease sweat at nearside outer c.v boot,no obvious split or tear.

slight play at offside of steering rack.

slight scratch on nearside of windscreen.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,547 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 22,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (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)

light sweat at rack

slight sweat from nearside outer c.v gaiter

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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W278 NES is a 2000 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W278 NES, 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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W278 NES is a 2000 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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