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WN53 VTP

2003 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 VTP
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017
Pass 17 Mar 2016 110,262 miles

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

offside headlamp cracked

oil leaks

slight play in rear axle arm bushs

Fail 8 Mar 2016 110,141 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom engine (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative on dash not working possible stalk faulty (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching plastic trim (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching plastic trim (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (185/14c) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (195/70/14c) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp side lamp slight flashing when indicator is used (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center brake lamp on rear not working

exhaust system corroded

front tyres are fitted with 195/70/14c rear are fitted with different size tyre 185/14c

offside front headlamp lens cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,287 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,975 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 77,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,326 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 55,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

drive shaft retainer loose

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,206 miles

advise center / rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated at time of test

advise minor wear to outer wall of offside front tyre at time of test

advise nearside front wiperblade deteriated at time of test ( item should be considered for replacement shortly )

advise slight deteriation to rear numberplate at time of test ( still readable at set distance of 60ft )

advise slight play detected to offside front steering arm at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2011 40,077 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front reg plate cracked

nearside rear lenz damaged

offside wing mirror cracked

offside/nearside rear spring s/corroded

unable to do smoke test due to exhaust leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,808 miles

Engine slow to start.

O/S/Door mirror cracked but maintaining a clear view to rear.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 36,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Engine oil leak.

Front number plate cracked.

O/S/F Door mirror cracked but maintaining a clear view.

Reazr number plate slightly defaced.

Starter motor noisey.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,275 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F door mirror glass cracked but clear view to rear.

Fail 9 Oct 2008 31,275 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F door mirror glass cracked but clear view to rear.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,729 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,584 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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WN53 VTP is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VTP, 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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What year was WN53 VTP registered?

WN53 VTP is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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