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X488 BFB

2000 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

347,778 mi
Last recorded347,778 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Scudo105,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 347,778 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing / worn

engine oil leak

lower engine mount bush worn

Fail 6 Aug 2014 347,774 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

lower engine mount bush worn

n/s + o/s wing mirror covers insecure

n/s brake pad wire broken

n/s/f tyre @ wear markers

n/s/r tyre near centre wear markers

o/s/f tyre wearing / worn on edge

spare tyre bold on edge

Fail 1 Aug 2014 347,760 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

lower engine mount bush worn

n/s + o/s wing mirror covers insecure

n/s brake pad wire broken

n/s/f tyre @ wear markers

n/s/r tyre near centre wear markers

o/s/f tyre wearing / worn on edge

spare tyre bold on edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 322,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml on.

nsr mud flap insecure.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 322,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake slightly low on osr wheel.

eml on.

nsr mudflap insecure.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 310,231 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

osf brake calliper swivel pin/bolt dust cover missing

osr exh silencer mtg brkt weld weak.

slight brake bind osf wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2011 288,411 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jul 2010 151,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2009 135,744 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 135,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear seat back secure but there is forward movement

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 103,288 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2007 82,467 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 82,467 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 50,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 50,268 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 50,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X488 BFB is a 2000 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 105,779 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 X488 BFB, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X488 BFB registered?

X488 BFB is a 2000 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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