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YA53 ASU

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ASU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019
Fail 11 Aug 2019

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2016 161,618 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 161,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015

centre exhaust clamp loose

Fail 18 Jun 2015

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust clamp loose

Pass 10 Apr 2014

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 11 Mar 2013

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

spare wheel flat and carrier not fully secured

Pass 7 Mar 2012

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal antislip pad worn on edge

n/s wiper blade split on ends

n/s/f tyre slightly worn unevenly

rear lower engine mount contaminated with oil

Fail 5 Mar 2012

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal antislip pad worn on edge

n/s wiper blade split on ends

n/s/f tyre slightly worn unevenly

rear lower engine mount contaminated with oil

Pass 9 Mar 2011

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Mar 2011

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Mar 2010 103,470 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 103,470 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 89,735 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,104 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 74,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,177 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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YA53 ASU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 88,307 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 YA53 ASU, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YA53 ASU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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