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YJ51 XZS

2001 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 XZS
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025

Slight Corrosion Under Vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2024

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021
Pass 27 Jan 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 137,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 133,116 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 127,564 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 127,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 110,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,452 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,204 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 May 2012 78,270 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 78,270 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011
Fail 27 Apr 2011

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010
Fail 22 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

spare wheel is worn

Pass 26 Jan 2008 51,499 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 51,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,825 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 46,825 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,394 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 39,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

near side front tyre small cut in side wall

off side front tyre down to 2.mm

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 XZS is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZS, 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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YJ51 XZS is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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