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WR53 PFV

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,837 mi
Last recorded125,837 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 PFV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 125,837 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

front bumper damaged and slightly insecure

front of vehicle has accident damage

o/s/f suspension arm forward bush attachment bolt loose

spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2024 125,837 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

front bumper damaged and slightly insecure

front of vehicle has accident damage

o/s/f suspension arm forward bush attachment bolt loose

spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2023 125,405 miles

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

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged and slightly insecure

front of vehicle has accident damage

o/s/f suspension arm forward bush, attachment bolt loose

vehicle dirty

Pass 29 Nov 2022 121,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre worn to 2.3mm

Fail 16 Nov 2022 121,314 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre worn to 2.3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2021 116,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 116,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,508 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,226 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,239 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 93,491 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 93,487 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner an outer sill hole an corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,126 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

both front tyres low tread on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2016 89,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section with catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

both front tyres low tread on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,436 miles

air flow meter is disconnected

lots of under body rust

Fail 15 Sep 2015 84,436 miles

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

air flow meter is disconnected

lots of under body rust

Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,181 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 78,181 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,786 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 71,785 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,606 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,409 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,318 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,547 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,317 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,384 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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WR53 PFV is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WR53 PFV, 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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WR53 PFV is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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