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X445 WLJ

2001 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX445 WLJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Both NS OS sills corroded

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF OSF top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All OSR NSR NSF OSF (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both head lamps slightly loose

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All OSR NSR NSF OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF OSF top mount noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020

Offside Front Body insecure Wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All OSR seal NSF OSF chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both NSF OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both head lamps slightly loose

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All OSR NSR NSF OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF OSF top mount noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019
Fail 5 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall slightly

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

Fail 26 May 2018

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall slightly

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

Pass 26 May 2017

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Door and body wing slight accident damage

Fail 21 Jun 2016

Engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Door and body wing slight accident damage

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f and body wing slight accident damage

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Jul 2015

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f and body wing slight accident damage

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2014

Oil leak

front screen scratched (not affecting view of road ahead)

head light output slightly reduced

Fail 4 Jul 2013 64,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

some noise and play in steering

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,730 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

some noise and play in steering

Pass 21 Jun 2012 157,029 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o.s.f tyre starting to ware low on outer edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2012 157,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o.s.f tyre starting to ware low on outer edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2011 146,796 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 10 Jun 2011 146,796 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 139,047 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 139,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 127,507 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 113,828 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 105,784 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 105,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 102,722 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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X445 WLJ is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 95,277 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 X445 WLJ, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X445 WLJ is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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