2004 Fiat Scudo 2.0L Diesel · WM04 FGV

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently critical and shows a worsening trend towards severe mechanical neglect. While the vehicle passed tests in 2020 and 2021, the most recent MOT on August 18, 2022, was a catastrophic failure involving structural and mechanical defects. The transition from a clean record in 2021 to a multi-point failure in 2022 indicates a total breakdown in preventative maintenance schedules. Mileage data is too sparse to establish a reliable usage pattern for this vehicle. The only recorded figure is 102,919 miles in May 2017, and there are no mileage entries provided for the subsequent 2021 or 2022 tests. This lack of data makes it impossible to determine if the vehicle has been driven extensively or has sat idle, which is a significant concern given the age and corrosion issues noted in the later test records. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and body. The 2022 test flagged the offside front sub-frame as seriously weakened and corroded, alongside inadequate repairs to the sills in the inner suspension component mounting areas. These are major structural failures that often suggest the vehicle is nearing the end of its life. You should also inspect the braking system thoroughly, as the record notes a leaking nearside rear hydraulic brake cylinder and unsupported rear brake pipes. The suspension also shows a history of recurring wear, with ball joints, tie rod ends, and CV boots failing multiple times across the 2017 to 2022 period. Given that the last test also recorded excessive exhaust emissions and worn tyres, the vehicle likely suffers from underlying engine or drivetrain issues. Without a recent pass and evidence that the 2022 structural failures were professionally rectified, this vehicle represents a high mechanical risk.