2006 Fiat Scudo — MOT failures & pass rate
6,883 MOT tests on the 2006 Fiat Scudo are in this dataset, and 67.6% of them passed. That is 2.9 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 29.5%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (18.0%) and lighting & signalling (17.2%) 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, joints and headlamp aim — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 950 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2006 Scudo fails 37.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 33.5% at 150k+, a spread of only 4.0 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 30.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 18.0% | 1,242 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 17.2% | 1,184 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.8% | 1,089 |
| 4 | Brakes | 9.8% | 674 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.3% | 436 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.9% | 407 |
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 | 950 |
| 2 | Joints | 642 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 472 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 452 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 448 |
| 6 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 403 |
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 | 30.9% | 2,130 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.0% | 2,068 |
| 3 | Tyres | 28.1% | 1,931 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 25.1% | 1,728 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 23.4% | 1,610 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 16.4% | 1,131 |
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 | 483 | 37.5% |
| 30-60k | 340 | 23.2% |
| 60-90k | 740 | 29.6% |
| 90-120k | 1,211 | 32.0% |
| 120-150k | 1,301 | 30.9% |
| 150k+ | 1,813 | 33.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,008 | 31.6% |
| 2022 | 1,675 | 32.2% |
| 2023 | 1,362 | 32.8% |
| 2024 | 1,074 | 33.9% |
| 2025 | 764 | 31.9% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Scudo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 18.0% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (18.0% 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 (17.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (15.8% 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 2006 Fiat Scudos pass their MOT?
67.6% of the 6,883 2006 Fiat Scudo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Fiat Scudo?
Suspension, recorded in 18.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (17.2%).
Does the 2006 Scudo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 37.5% in the 0-30k band to 33.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,883 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.