2014 Fiat Scudo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,271 MOT tests, the 2014 Fiat Scudo recorded a 74.3% pass rate. Vans of a similar age fail 22.9% of the time, so this is 2.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.3% of all tests — 5.1 points clear of body, structure & corrosion, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and washers — joints alone was recorded 255 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.5% in the 0-30k band and 31.4% in the 150k+ band, a 21.9-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 23.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.3% | 415 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.2% | 300 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.1% | 162 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.7% | 151 |
| 5 | Suspension | 6.3% | 142 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.5% | 103 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 255 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 246 |
| 3 | Washers | 104 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 103 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 100 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 98 |
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 | 20.7% | 470 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.5% | 443 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 14.7% | 334 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.3% | 302 |
| 5 | Visibility | 9.8% | 222 |
| 6 | Suspension | 8.8% | 201 |
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 | 42 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 251 | 17.5% |
| 60-90k | 581 | 23.8% |
| 90-120k | 636 | 27.2% |
| 120-150k | 360 | 27.5% |
| 150k+ | 401 | 31.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 457 | 23.4% |
| 2022 | 475 | 25.7% |
| 2023 | 466 | 27.7% |
| 2024 | 452 | 25.0% |
| 2025 | 421 | 26.8% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Scudo
On a 2014 Scudo, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (13.2% 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+.
- Brakes (7.1% 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 2014 Fiat Scudos pass their MOT?
74.3% of the 2,271 2014 Fiat Scudo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Fiat Scudo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.3% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (13.2%).
Does the 2014 Scudo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 31.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,271 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.