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Y815 DCW

2001 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 DCW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017

Oil leak ()

both headlamps slightly insecure

odometer not readable

Fail 13 Feb 2017

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

both headlamps slightly insecure

odometer not readable

Pass 9 Feb 2016

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge [195/70/14t]

rear axle o/s front mounting bush started to perish

rear crossmember corroded [not prescribed area]

wipers streaking slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2016

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back/ outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge [195/70/14t]

rear axle o/s front mounting bush started to perish

rear crossmember corroded [not prescribed area]

wipers streaking slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2015

number 2 injector damp?

play in o/s/f steering rack end

exhaust tailpipe missing

both headlamps slightly loose

corrosion starting in o/s sill

rear crossmember corroded, not in prescribed area

Fail 5 Feb 2015

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both headlamps slightly loose

corrosion starting in o/s sill

exhaust tailpipe missing

number 2 injector damp?

play in o/s/f steering rack end

rear crossmember corroded, not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Feb 2014

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

backpanel badly corroded

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 7 Feb 2013

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

backpanel badly corroded

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2012 128,183 miles

all wishbone bushes starting to perish

front ball joint dust covers starting to perish

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Fail 4 Feb 2012 128,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

all wishbone bushes starting to perish

front ball joint dust covers starting to perish

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2010 126,043 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 123,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 119,147 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 119,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 115,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 109,282 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Both headlamps slightly insecure

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

unable to get a mileage reading, display faulty

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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Y815 DCW is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y815 DCW, 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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Y815 DCW is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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