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AK53 WDL

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,920 mi
Last recorded178,920 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WDL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 178,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole noted at silencer joint area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower inner sill section holed and corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower outer sill section holed and corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 178,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole noted at silencer joint area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower inner sill section holed and corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower outer sill section holed and corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 171,448 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 166,458 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 166,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 163,716 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 158,583 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 153,527 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 140,767 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 140,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 121,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING THIN

Nail in offside rear tyre

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 108,037 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 30 Nov 2006 72,875 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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AK53 WDL is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK53 WDL, 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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AK53 WDL is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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