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YB53 KCV

2003 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,322 mi
Last recorded137,322 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 KCV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 137,322 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 111,380 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 111,380 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported brake pad wear wiring . (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear wiring. (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016
Fail 6 Dec 2016

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,610 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014
Pass 30 Oct 2013 92,512 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,373 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 91,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 86,017 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 78,393 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 78,393 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009

Rear Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009
Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,012 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 15 Nov 2006 42,191 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 42,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YB53 KCV is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YB53 KCV, 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 YB53 KCV registered?

YB53 KCV is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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