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X98 BFB

2000 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Fiat Scudo105,779 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside mirror cracked

offside outer sill slight damage

Fail 17 Feb 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyre's worn on inner edge's

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside mirror cracked

offside outer sill slight damage

Pass 10 Feb 2014

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2013

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2013

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 204,927 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 204,927 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 194,775 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 194,763 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 177,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008
Fail 16 Sep 2008

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 182,087 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 172,479 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 172,479 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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X98 BFB is a 2000 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc 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 X98 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 X98 BFB registered?

X98 BFB is a 2000 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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