2016 Fiat Scudo — MOT failures & pass rate
802 MOT tests on the 2016 Fiat Scudo are in this dataset, and 76.6% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (19.6% fail rate), the 2016 Scudo comes out 3.9pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 20.2% of all tests — 7.6 points clear of body, structure & corrosion, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, joints and headlamp aim — position lamp alone was recorded 105 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 25.3% versus 18.1%.
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 — 16.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.2% | 162 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.6% | 101 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.4% | 59 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.9% | 55 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.9% | 39 |
| 6 | Suspension | 4.7% | 38 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 105 |
| 2 | Joints | 75 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 44 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 42 |
| 5 | Wipers | 42 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 41 |
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% | 166 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.2% | 162 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 96 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.0% | 96 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 9.6% | 77 |
| 6 | Other defects | 8.3% | 67 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 221 | 18.1% |
| 60-90k | 210 | 22.4% |
| 90-120k | 163 | 28.8% |
| 120-150k | 93 | 30.1% |
| 150k+ | 87 | 25.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 155 | 16.8% |
| 2022 | 165 | 23.6% |
| 2023 | 148 | 20.3% |
| 2024 | 169 | 27.2% |
| 2025 | 165 | 28.5% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Scudo
On a 2016 Scudo, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 20.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (20.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (12.6% 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+.
- Visibility (7.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2016 Fiat Scudos pass their MOT?
76.6% of the 802 2016 Fiat Scudo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Fiat Scudo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.2% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (12.6%).
Does the 2016 Scudo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.1% in the 30-60k band to 25.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 802 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.