2000 Fiat Scudo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,032 MOT tests, the 2000 Fiat Scudo recorded a 69.7% pass rate. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (29.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (17.0%) and lighting & signalling (15.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, position lamp and wipers — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 156 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 27.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 33.3% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 39.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.6% in 2021 to 26.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.0% | 175 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.5% | 160 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.8% | 122 |
| 4 | Brakes | 10.4% | 107 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.8% | 70 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.4% | 56 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 156 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 64 |
| 3 | Wipers | 54 |
| 4 | Exhaust system | 52 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 50 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 49 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 39.4% | 407 |
| 2 | Brakes | 33.7% | 348 |
| 3 | Tyres | 22.5% | 232 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 21.6% | 223 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.7% | 214 |
| 6 | Other defects | 15.0% | 155 |
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 | 147 | 27.2% |
| 30-60k | 68 | 23.5% |
| 60-90k | 110 | 29.1% |
| 90-120k | 92 | 23.9% |
| 120-150k | 68 | 23.5% |
| 150k+ | 135 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 316 | 32.6% |
| 2022 | 256 | 30.9% |
| 2023 | 200 | 31.0% |
| 2024 | 147 | 26.5% |
| 2025 | 113 | 26.6% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Scudo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 17.0% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (17.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (15.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.8% 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
How many 2000 Fiat Scudos pass their MOT?
69.7% of the 1,032 2000 Fiat Scudo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Fiat Scudo?
Suspension, recorded in 17.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.5%).
Does the 2000 Scudo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 27.2% in the 0-30k band to 33.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,032 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.