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Y899 LFJ

2001 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 LFJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning does not work when engine is ilding (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020
Fail 19 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back support panel all corroded marked with yellow marker (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sills corroded marked with yellow marker (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

noncorrosive under vehicle and components

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 26 Nov 2018

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front n/s o/s front out riggers heavily under sealed

Fail 3 Nov 2018

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/s front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring worn rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front strut top bearings rough in operation

Fail 27 Oct 2017

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front strut top bearings rough in operation

Pass 17 Nov 2016

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015
Fail 16 Nov 2015

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014
Pass 3 Dec 2013 178,939 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2013 174,606 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r handbrake cable corroded on ferrule/join

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,273 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,503 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,016 miles

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

slight play on nearside and offside steering arms

underside freshly undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2009 61,347 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 55,921 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 55,890 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y899 LFJ is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 Y899 LFJ, 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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Y899 LFJ is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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