2007 Fiat Scudo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Fiat Scudo passed 67.4% of its 9,358 recorded MOT tests. Vans of a similar age fail 29.1% of the time, so this is 3.5pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 21.2% of all tests — 4.1 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and rbt (sp) — joints alone was recorded 978 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2007 Scudo fails 30.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 34.4% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.9 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 33.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.2% | 1,988 |
| 2 | Suspension | 17.1% | 1,603 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.8% | 1,388 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.4% | 1,350 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.0% | 751 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.7% | 532 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 978 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 843 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 749 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 709 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 600 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 597 |
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 | 33.9% | 3,175 |
| 2 | Brakes | 31.0% | 2,900 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 29.6% | 2,773 |
| 4 | Tyres | 24.8% | 2,317 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 23.0% | 2,156 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 16.3% | 1,525 |
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 | 59 | 30.5% |
| 30-60k | 306 | 20.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,038 | 29.7% |
| 90-120k | 1,840 | 32.2% |
| 120-150k | 2,146 | 32.5% |
| 150k+ | 3,901 | 34.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,526 | 31.5% |
| 2022 | 2,274 | 33.1% |
| 2023 | 1,876 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | 1,519 | 32.9% |
| 2025 | 1,163 | 32.4% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Scudo
On a 2007 Scudo, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 21.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (21.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (17.1% 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.
- Brakes (14.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2007 Fiat Scudos pass their MOT?
67.4% of the 9,358 2007 Fiat Scudo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Fiat Scudo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.2% of tests, followed by suspension (17.1%).
Does the 2007 Scudo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 30.5% in the 0-30k band to 34.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,358 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.