2008 Fiat Scudo — MOT failures & pass rate
9,567 MOT tests on the 2008 Fiat Scudo are in this dataset, and 69.0% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (28.7% fail rate), the 2008 Scudo comes out 2.3pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.9% of tests against 14.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and rbt (sp) — joints alone was recorded 948 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 16.5% in the 0-30k band and 32.7% in the 150k+ band, a 16.2-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 29.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.9% | 1,903 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.6% | 1,397 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.4% | 1,378 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.0% | 1,337 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.4% | 713 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.0% | 475 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 948 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 879 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 772 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 666 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 587 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 466 |
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 | 29.4% | 2,811 |
| 2 | Suspension | 28.1% | 2,685 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 27.0% | 2,587 |
| 4 | Tyres | 24.5% | 2,348 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.1% | 2,022 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 16.2% | 1,546 |
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 | 115 | 16.5% |
| 30-60k | 297 | 25.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,029 | 28.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,704 | 30.3% |
| 120-150k | 2,050 | 30.7% |
| 150k+ | 4,355 | 32.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,511 | 30.9% |
| 2022 | 2,284 | 31.0% |
| 2023 | 1,915 | 30.3% |
| 2024 | 1,595 | 31.4% |
| 2025 | 1,262 | 31.2% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Scudo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.6% 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 (14.4% 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 2008 Fiat Scudos pass their MOT?
69.0% of the 9,567 2008 Fiat Scudo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Fiat Scudo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.9% of tests, followed by suspension (14.6%).
Does the 2008 Scudo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.5% in the 0-30k band to 32.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,567 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.