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Y397 BGA

2001 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,734 mi
Last recorded177,734 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 BGA
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 177,734 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 171,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 162,492 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 162,436 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 150,890 miles

Oil leak

windscreen cracked outwith wiper sweep

Fail 17 May 2011 150,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

windscreen cracked outwith wiper sweep

Pass 11 May 2010 137,469 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 128,013 miles

noises from top front suspension

Fail 23 May 2008 116,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 116,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 108,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 59,023 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 59,023 miles

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

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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Y397 BGA is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y397 BGA, 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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What year was Y397 BGA registered?

Y397 BGA is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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