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Y281 BJW

2000 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Fiat Scudo105,779 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 BJW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded. marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded and marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel losing brake pedal under rbt operation (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly damaged and repaired (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 145,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 145,100 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2019
Fail 17 May 2019

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 May 2018

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 May 2017 126,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

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

Pass 18 May 2016

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

Pass 15 May 2015 119,233 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 119,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 110,835 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 110,835 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 103,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 95,401 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 95,401 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2011 88,165 miles

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

front brake discs worn

slight play in off side steering rack

Fail 12 May 2011 88,165 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

slight play in off side steering rack

Fail 12 May 2010 81,361 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 81,361 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 75,110 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,110 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 69,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 58,258 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 45,650 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 45,650 miles

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

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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Y281 BJW is a 2000 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 Y281 BJW, 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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Y281 BJW is a 2000 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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