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YS53 JZW

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

187,489 mi
Last recorded187,489 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 JZW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 187,489 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 187,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 183,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2018 183,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 178,826 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 178,823 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 175,870 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 117,856 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2015 172,914 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nail in front tyre

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oside wiper blade split but clearing screen

unable to check rear seat belts as wheelchair fitted

windsreen scratched but not effecting drivers view

Fail 12 May 2015 172,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nail in front tyre

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oside wiper blade split but clearing screen

unable to check rear seat belts as wheelchair fitted

windsreen scratched but not effecting drivers view

Pass 25 Apr 2014 168,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 168,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 164,466 miles

Oil leak

windscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 8 May 2013 164,465 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

windscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Feb 2012 158,740 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,953 miles

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

slght play in steering rack end n/s

Fail 23 Nov 2010 14,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

slght play in steering rack end n/s

Pass 8 Dec 2009 122,451 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 122,451 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 111,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 87,508 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)

buzzing and whining noises fron aux belt/timing belt area

service light on

very bad oil leak from front underside of engine

Fail 5 Oct 2007 87,481 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

buzzing and whining noises fron aux belt/timing belt area

service light on

very bad oil leak from front underside of engine

Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emission level close to limit

exessive travel on parking brake

Fail 24 Oct 2006 64,126 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emission's level close to limit

parking brake has exessive travel

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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YS53 JZW is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 YS53 JZW, 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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YS53 JZW is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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