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Y839 LHD

2001 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,471 mi
Last recorded146,471 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 LHD
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2017 146,471 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength osf jacking point within 30 cm of rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf jacking point within 30cm of rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of os sill within 30cm of axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% imballance on rear brakes (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 20% imballance (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nsf osf uppers (2.4.C.3c)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened severe corrosion evident (2.4.G.1)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf osf (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nsf osf strut mount plates corroded

pas operation heavy on tick over, ok on road test

Pass 23 Feb 2016 145,942 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corrodede (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imballance (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf osf strut tops (2.4.A.3)

all suspension comoponents corroded

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr osr (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 145,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corrodede (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imballance (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf osf strut tops (2.4.A.3)

all suspension comoponents corroded

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr osr (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 134,359 miles

slight corrosion on front sub frame

Pass 5 Feb 2014 117,502 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 117,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 104,083 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012
Fail 30 Jan 2012

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011
Fail 3 Feb 2011

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,138 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,168 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 42,168 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 37,131 miles

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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Y839 LHD is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y839 LHD, 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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Y839 LHD is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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