2010 Fiat Scudo — MOT failures & pass rate
3,381 MOT tests on the 2010 Fiat Scudo are in this dataset, and 70.4% of them passed. Vans of a similar age fail 27.4% of the time, so this is 2.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 21.8% of all tests — 7.9 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and ball joint — joints alone was recorded 377 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2010 Scudo fails 33.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 30.9% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.4 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 25.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 29.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 31.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.8% | 737 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.9% | 469 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.0% | 440 |
| 4 | Brakes | 9.0% | 306 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.8% | 263 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.3% | 178 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 377 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 340 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 249 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 229 |
| 5 | Washers | 164 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 144 |
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 | 25.9% | 877 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 25.0% | 845 |
| 3 | Suspension | 23.9% | 809 |
| 4 | Tyres | 21.9% | 741 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.7% | 631 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 18.2% | 616 |
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 | 39 | 33.3% |
| 30-60k | 153 | 18.9% |
| 60-90k | 315 | 27.6% |
| 90-120k | 660 | 28.0% |
| 120-150k | 738 | 31.2% |
| 150k+ | 1,467 | 30.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 820 | 29.5% |
| 2022 | 773 | 29.6% |
| 2023 | 688 | 29.5% |
| 2024 | 598 | 28.8% |
| 2025 | 502 | 31.1% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Scudo
On a 2010 Scudo, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 21.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (21.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.9% 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 (13.0% 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 2010 Fiat Scudos pass their MOT?
70.4% of the 3,381 2010 Fiat Scudo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Fiat Scudo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.8% of tests, followed by suspension (13.9%).
Does the 2010 Scudo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 33.3% in the 0-30k band to 30.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,381 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.