2015 Fiat Scudo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Fiat Scudo passed 74.6% of its 1,840 recorded MOT tests. Against vans of a similar age (21.3% fail rate), the 2015 Scudo comes out 4.1pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.5% of tests against 13.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and headlamp aim — joints alone was recorded 226 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 31.2% versus 5.8%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 23.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 22.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.5% | 359 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.4% | 246 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.3% | 135 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.2% | 133 |
| 5 | Brakes | 7.2% | 133 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.6% | 84 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 226 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 199 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 112 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 87 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 84 |
| 6 | Washers | 83 |
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 | 23.1% | 425 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.6% | 379 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 13.0% | 240 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.7% | 216 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.9% | 146 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.4% | 136 |
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 | 104 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 391 | 19.7% |
| 60-90k | 478 | 24.5% |
| 90-120k | 442 | 28.7% |
| 120-150k | 233 | 33.9% |
| 150k+ | 189 | 31.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 376 | 22.6% |
| 2022 | 380 | 24.5% |
| 2023 | 375 | 25.3% |
| 2024 | 368 | 27.7% |
| 2025 | 341 | 27.0% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Scudo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (13.4% 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 (7.3% 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 2015 Fiat Scudos pass their MOT?
74.6% of the 1,840 2015 Fiat Scudo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Fiat Scudo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.5% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (13.4%).
Does the 2015 Scudo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 31.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,840 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.