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WN53 PWJ

2003 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 PWJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022
Fail 15 Nov 2022

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021
Fail 3 Nov 2021

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020
Fail 29 Oct 2020

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019
Fail 26 Apr 2019

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front parts of the front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2018
Pass 24 Apr 2017
Pass 26 Apr 2016
Fail 15 Apr 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear close to LSPV (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp lense (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front accident damage

Pass 19 Mar 2015

slight unevan rear footbrake application

Fail 13 Mar 2015

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2014

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 10 Apr 2014

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 21 Jun 2012

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011

minor damage to offside mirror

Pass 27 May 2010 67,931 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009
Fail 29 Apr 2009

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,094 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 26,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,837 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 24,837 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,958 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 19,958 miles

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

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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WN53 PWJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WN53 PWJ, 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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WN53 PWJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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