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YL53 EZF

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 EZF
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear vehicle body/structure has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on the outside edge

Offside rear vehicle body/structure has slight corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on the outside edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015
Fail 14 Dec 2015

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014
Fail 5 Dec 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013
Fail 25 Nov 2013

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,318 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 105,318 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,021 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Nov 2011 97,935 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Dec 2010 87,594 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,965 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,664 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,432 miles

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

brake front balance yust passable

side repeaters bulbs starting to faded

Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,875 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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YL53 EZF is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YL53 EZF, 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 YL53 EZF registered?

YL53 EZF is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YL53 EZF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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