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YJ51 ESX

2002 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Fiat Scudo91,976 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 ESX
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filter housing wet but no obvious leak

Nearside front upper steering/suspension bearing worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top suspension/steering bearing slightly rough

Fail 22 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top suspension/steering bearing slightly rough

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front brake pads wire broken

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2017

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,775 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

osr lens damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 58,753 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,736 miles

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

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

offside steering knuckle joint excess play

wipers not parking in correct position

Fail 13 Mar 2013 49,734 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside steering knuckle joint excess play

wipers not parking in correct position

Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,476 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 43,476 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,781 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 35,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

center stop light inop

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,551 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 33,551 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,336 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 24,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 21,427 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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YJ51 ESX is a 2002 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 YJ51 ESX, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ51 ESX registered?

YJ51 ESX is a 2002 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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