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WX52 VNS

2002 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Fiat Scudo91,976 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 VNS
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance 70% n/s/r poor peformence (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r outer sill corroded ( previous repair ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid master cylinder on minimum

cannot read mileometer

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2017

brake master cylinder on minimum

front pads wearing low/close to limit

rear brake imbalance 20%

rear exhaust box splitting slightly /slight leak gases

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2017

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f inner cv boot split/leaking (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure o/s/r inner sill corodded (park brake mountings area ) (3.1.4b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s/f (8.2.3)

brake master cylinder on minimum

front pads wearing low/close to limit

rear brake imbalance 20%

rear exhaust box splitting slightly /slight leak gases

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2016

front brake imbalance/fluctuation 15%

mileometer cannot read

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low outer 3/4

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2016

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s/f (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear reg lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system fouling o/s/f bottom ball joint retaining bolt (too long ) fouling on tca arm on lock (2.2.D.2a)

front brake imbalance/fluctuation 15%

mileometer cannot read

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low outer 3/4

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2015

centre brake light inop.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2015

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

centre brake light inop.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cannot read mileometer

o/s/f side repeater cover missing

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 6 Oct 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cannot read mileometer

o/s/f side repeater cover missing

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2013 105,230 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 105,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012
Pass 30 Aug 2011 89,914 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 89,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010
Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,755 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 76,752 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008
Fail 26 Sep 2008

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front & both side repeaters becoming pale

Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,784 miles

rear tyres different sizes to front †front discs corroded and worn

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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WX52 VNS is a 2002 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 WX52 VNS, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX52 VNS registered?

WX52 VNS is a 2002 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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