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WP53 DNJ

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017

Emissions not tested Tail pipe missing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Back of engine ()

Oil leak Diff seals ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Underside corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016

Both driveshaft seals weaping

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges. 195/70/14

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box corroding

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside diff seal weeping

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in rack joints

Fail 2 Oct 2015 93,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box corroding

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer. 195/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside diff seal weeping

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in rack joints

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s driveshaft seal weeping oil

tail pipe corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,841 miles

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)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s driveshaft seal weeping oil

tail pipe corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,413 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 77,413 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both door mirror outer casings loose

nearside rear 185/70R14H tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2012 70,251 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both door mirror outer casings loose

nearside rear 185/70R14H tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,523 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front 185/70R14H tyre wearing on edges

offside mirror glass cracked, but not adversely affecting the view to the rear

Fail 22 Nov 2011 61,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front 185/70R14H tyre wearing on edges

offside mirror glass cracked, but not adversely affecting the view to the rear

Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,507 miles

O/S wing mirror slightly damaged but not affecting the view to the rear.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,083 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 50,019 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,824 miles

Nearside mirror cover loose, but cannot fall off.

Offside exterior mirror casing broken.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,593 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,242 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 27,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 DNJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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