Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate & common failures
The Fiat Scudo appears in 65,191 MOT tests spanning model years 1996–2023, and 69.5% of them passed. That is 2.5 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 28.0%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
Best and worst Scudo years
Ranked across Scudo years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Not every year is equal — 74.6% of 2015 examples pass against 66.9% of 2005 ones.
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.2% of tests against 14.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and component mounting prescribed areas — joints alone was recorded 6,387 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Scudo fails 30.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 32.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.5 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 29.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Scudo model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 179 | 74.3% | 25.7% | Suspension |
| 1998 | 286 | 74.1% | 25.9% | Suspension |
| 1999 | 537 | 74.7% | 25.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2000 | 1,032 | 69.7% | 30.3% | Suspension |
| 2001 | 1,457 | 68.7% | 31.3% | Suspension |
| 2002 | 1,565 | 69.4% | 30.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 2,610 | 67.9% | 32.1% | Suspension |
| 2004 | 3,806 | 67.2% | 32.8% | Suspension |
| 2005 | 4,891 | 66.9% | 33.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 6,883 | 67.6% | 32.4% | Suspension |
| 2007 | 9,358 | 67.4% | 32.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 9,567 | 69.0% | 30.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 3,992 | 69.5% | 30.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 3,381 | 70.4% | 29.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 4,367 | 70.7% | 29.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 3,443 | 72.1% | 27.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 2,894 | 74.3% | 25.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 2,271 | 74.3% | 25.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 1,840 | 74.6% | 25.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 802 | 76.6% | 23.4% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.2% | 12,501 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.8% | 9,652 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.3% | 9,345 |
| 4 | Brakes | 11.2% | 7,289 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.4% | 4,828 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.3% | 3,444 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 2,345 |
| 8 | Steering | 3.4% | 2,245 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 6,387 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 5,519 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 4,729 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 4,048 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 3,410 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 3,239 |
| 7 | Wipers | 3,102 |
| 8 | Exhaust system | 2,824 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 29.1% | 18,955 |
| 2 | Suspension | 27.6% | 17,966 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.0% | 16,288 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 22.9% | 14,957 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.8% | 13,524 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 16.7% | 10,869 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,944 | 30.2% |
| 30-60k | 3,641 | 21.9% |
| 60-90k | 8,421 | 26.7% |
| 90-120k | 12,309 | 29.7% |
| 120-150k | 12,246 | 31.2% |
| 150k+ | 19,668 | 32.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 65,125 | 30.5% |
| Petrol | 66 | 33.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,242 | 30.2% |
| 2022 | 15,300 | 30.7% |
| 2023 | 13,021 | 30.4% |
| 2024 | 10,820 | 30.8% |
| 2025 | 8,808 | 30.6% |
What to check before buying a Fiat Scudo
- Lighting & signalling (19.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Body, structure & corrosion (14.3% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Scudo?
69.5% of the 65,191 Fiat Scudo MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 30.5% fail rate, across model years 1996–2023.
What does the Fiat Scudo most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.2% of tests, then suspension (14.8%).
Which Scudo years are best and worst for MOT results?
2015 has the best pass rate at 74.6% and 2005 the weakest at 66.9%, from 1,840 and 4,891 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Scudo MOT results?
Fail rates run at 30.2% for cars in the 0-30k band and 32.6% for 150k+, a 2.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 65,191 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.