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YP03 VZJ

2003 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,341 mi
Last recorded92,341 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 VZJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 85,690 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 85,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 71,803 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 71,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 62,116 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 59,147 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 54,466 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 51,489 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 48,509 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 45,511 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 42,640 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 38,763 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,602 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,896 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,588 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 14,594 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 14,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

high level stop light not working

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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YP03 VZJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 YP03 VZJ, 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 YP03 VZJ registered?

YP03 VZJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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