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YU52 DZS

2003 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

401,175 mi
Last recorded401,175 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 DZS
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 401,175 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 400,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 May 2016 395,414 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 384,586 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 384,137 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 369,702 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 369,702 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 352,495 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 334,943 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 317,007 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 316,303 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 299,430 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 298,615 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 283,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 265,859 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 265,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 249,947 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 249,457 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre brake light inop

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 231,750 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 230,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 217,281 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 215,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 198,955 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 197,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 180,495 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 179,946 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 165,755 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 152,157 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 151,518 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2008 128,638 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 101,839 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 79,012 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 70,945 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 58,734 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 43,195 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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YU52 DZS is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

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 YU52 DZS, 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 YU52 DZS registered?

YU52 DZS is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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The MOT history for YU52 DZS shows 35 tests with a 65.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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