2013 Fiat Scudo — MOT failures & pass rate
2,894 MOT tests on the 2013 Fiat Scudo are in this dataset, and 74.3% of them passed. Vans of a similar age fail 24.3% of the time, so this is 1.4pp 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 17.0% of tests against 13.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and ball joint — joints alone was recorded 322 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.3% versus 17.9%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 25.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 22.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.0% | 493 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.3% | 384 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.6% | 248 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.6% | 190 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.8% | 168 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.6% | 132 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 322 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 244 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 173 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 128 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 116 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 111 |
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% | 748 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.6% | 653 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.1% | 438 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 392 |
| 5 | Suspension | 12.1% | 349 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 11.6% | 336 |
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 | 84 | 17.9% |
| 30-60k | 222 | 21.2% |
| 60-90k | 621 | 22.9% |
| 90-120k | 709 | 26.8% |
| 120-150k | 487 | 25.7% |
| 150k+ | 767 | 29.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 595 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | 612 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | 614 | 26.9% |
| 2024 | 568 | 27.5% |
| 2025 | 505 | 27.7% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Scudo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (13.3% 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 (8.6% 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 2013 Fiat Scudos pass their MOT?
74.3% of the 2,894 2013 Fiat Scudo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Fiat Scudo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.0% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (13.3%).
Does the 2013 Scudo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.9% in the 0-30k band to 29.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,894 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.