2011 Fiat Scudo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,367 MOT tests, the 2011 Fiat Scudo recorded a 70.7% pass rate. Vans of a similar age fail 26.5% of the time, so this is 2.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.6% of tests against 14.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and ball joint — joints alone was recorded 529 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 30.9% versus 15.8%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 26.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 27.7% 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 | 21.6% | 945 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.1% | 617 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.6% | 549 |
| 4 | Brakes | 9.8% | 428 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.8% | 341 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.9% | 212 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 529 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 490 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 307 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 288 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 226 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 208 |
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 | 26.2% | 1,146 |
| 2 | Tyres | 23.1% | 1,009 |
| 3 | Suspension | 21.5% | 940 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 16.4% | 715 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.2% | 709 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 700 |
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 | 38 | 15.8% |
| 30-60k | 261 | 21.8% |
| 60-90k | 590 | 24.9% |
| 90-120k | 916 | 29.4% |
| 120-150k | 941 | 31.6% |
| 150k+ | 1,601 | 30.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 996 | 27.7% |
| 2022 | 974 | 29.1% |
| 2023 | 906 | 29.5% |
| 2024 | 802 | 30.0% |
| 2025 | 689 | 31.1% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Scudo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 21.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (21.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (14.1% 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+.
- Suspension (12.6% 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.
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 2011 Fiat Scudos pass their MOT?
70.7% of the 4,367 2011 Fiat Scudo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Fiat Scudo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.6% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (14.1%).
Does the 2011 Scudo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.8% in the 0-30k band to 30.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,367 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.