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WP53 DFX

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,241 mi
Last recorded145,241 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 DFX
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 145,241 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and full system corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 145,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and full system corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 134,015 miles

2 rear tyres approaching legal limit

exhaust blowing on front silencer

o/s mirror cover cracked and loose

Fail 15 Nov 2014 134,015 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 rear tyres approaching legal limit

exhaust blowing on front silencer

o/s mirror cover cracked and loose

Pass 8 Nov 2013 116,889 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 116,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,654 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 99,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 88,870 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 88,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,734 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 76,732 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,490 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,166 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,534 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,272 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WP53 DFX is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White 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 WP53 DFX, 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 WP53 DFX registered?

WP53 DFX is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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