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YS53 TLU

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

226,207 mi
Last recorded226,207 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 TLU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 226,207 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

fan belt cut and frayed

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

oil leak

sills corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 201,652 miles

hand brake travel

inner and outer sills corroded

n/s front track rod end slight play

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2020 201,652 miles

n/s front track rod end slight play

oil leak

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

hand brake travel

inner and outer sills corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 179,257 miles

Central Front advise oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 178,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment lever loose and no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front advise oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 154,418 miles

front sub frame corroded outer sills corroded

o/s rear tyre on limit o/s n/s rear trail arm bushes worn front oneas

oil leak o/s cv boot perished

Pass 12 Jan 2017 143,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 143,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 142,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 130,499 miles

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers top bushes slightly worn

n/s/f headlight lens has stone chip in it

Fail 24 Mar 2014 130,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers top bushes slightly worn

n/s/f headlight lens has stone chip in it

Pass 29 Mar 2013 111,047 miles

Front bumper loose on n/s/f

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror casing damaged

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2013 111,047 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper loose on n/s/f

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror casing damaged

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012
Fail 14 Mar 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

3rd brake light inoperative

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011
Fail 27 Jan 2011

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2010

Oil leak

n/side and off side mirror covers cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2010

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

n/side and off side mirror covers cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2009 58,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,605 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,222 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,774 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 37,753 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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 TLU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TLU, 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 YS53 TLU registered?

YS53 TLU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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