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WR53 ATU

2003 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 ATU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2017

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017

Front position lamp(s) not working both n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014

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

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

misting of diesel around fuel filter area

oil leak from engine area

Fail 19 Mar 2014

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

misting of diesel around fuel filter area

oil leak from engine area

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,982 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,193 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,019 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 73,016 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 May 2010 66,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,165 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 65,140 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre cut on tread face

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,946 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 56,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,783 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 49,783 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil is low

Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,144 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 43,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

LOW PADS WARNING LIGHT IS ON

N/S/R/ TYRE CRACKING ALL OVER AVD ON WEAR BARS

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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WR53 ATU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WR53 ATU, 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 WR53 ATU registered?

WR53 ATU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is WR53 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 ATU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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