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YA53 VUY

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,338 mi
Last recorded149,338 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 149,338 miles

Central Stop light inop.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 149,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop light inop.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 147,169 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015
Pass 6 Jan 2014

Oil leak

coolant warning light on

high level stoplight innop

o/s mirror cover loose

slight movement in o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Jan 2013

Oil leak

engine management light on

high level stoplight innop

o/s mirror cover loose

spare tyre flet

Fail 28 Dec 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

high level stoplight innop

o/s mirror cover loose

spare tyre flet

Pass 30 Dec 2011

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2010
Fail 23 Dec 2010

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009

exhaust tailpipe missing

high level stoplight innop

Fail 30 Dec 2009

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

exhaust tailpipe missing

high level stoplight innop

Pass 29 Dec 2008

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2008

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 70,573 miles

both front tyres getting low

fuel pipes hanging loose

Fail 28 Dec 2007 70,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres getting low

fuel pipes hanging loose

Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,383 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 56,383 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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 VUY is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VUY, 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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What year was YA53 VUY registered?

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

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