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Fiat Scudo reliability

D · Below average

MOT pass rates and common problems from 81,629 MOT tests of cars first registered 2003–2022.

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51.0%pass first time
−7.2 ptsvs typical car
Beats 23%of cars
81,629MOT tests

Verdict

The Fiat Scudo passes its MOT first time on 51.0% of tests, 7.2 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (58.1%). That puts it ahead of 23% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2004 Scudo does best (beats 47% of cars) and the 2022 worst (beats 1%).

Of its engines, the 2.0 Diesel does best (beats 26%) and the 1.6 Diesel worst (beats 12%).

Watch these weak spots

Lights & electrics1.3×as often as a typical car
Body & structure2.5×as often as a typical car
Drive shaft (CV) joints3.9×as often as a typical car
Sidelights1.6×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

40%50%60%70%80%90%4567891011121314151617181970%63%55%50%49%48%49%51%
Fiat ScudoTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2003
Beats 44%
2004
Beats 47%
2005
Beats 37%
2006
Beats 37%
2007
Beats 19%
2008
Beats 25%
2009
Beats 21%
2010
Beats 15%
2011
Beats 13%
2012
Beats 10%
2013
Beats 16%
2014
Beats 4%
2015
Beats 2%
2022
Beats 1%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2003–202249,98351.9%Beats 26%D
1.6 Diesel2007–201523,85349.0%Beats 12%E
1.9 Diesel2003–20067,79350.8%Beats 44%C

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 5.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 18.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 16.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 26.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 20.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 7.3% of tests fail on tyres, against 8.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 15.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 12.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 26.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 20.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−5.9 ptsTyres: 7.3% of tests fail on tyres, against 8.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+0.9 ptsBrakes: 15.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 12.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−3.0 ptsSuspension: 18.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 16.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−2.2 ptsExhaust: 5.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.7 ptsSuspension: 18.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 16.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 15.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 12.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 7.3% of tests fail on tyres, against 8.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 26.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 20.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 5.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 26.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 20.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−5.9 ptsTyres: 7.3% of tests fail on tyres, against 8.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+0.9 ptsBrakes: 15.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 12.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−3.0 ptsSuspension: 18.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 16.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−2.2 ptsExhaust: 5.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.7 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Lights: 26.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 20.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Lights & electrics
26.4% vs 20.5%
Suspension
18.5% vs 16.3%
Body & structure
16.8% vs 6.6%
Brakes
15.1% vs 12.1%
Visibility
9.9% vs 6.7%
Tyres
7.3% vs 8.2%
Emissions & leaks
5.1% vs 5.8%
Steering
4.5% vs 3.6%
Seat belts & airbags
3.0% vs 2.2%
Wheels
0.3% vs 0.6%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Sidelights 1.6× typical
    Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
  • Suspension ball joints 2.3× typical
    Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering.
  • Exhaust system 2.4× typical
    Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look for heavy corrosion underneath.
  • Handbrake performance 1.7× typical
    Check the handbrake holds the car firmly on a slope.
  • Windscreen wipers 1.8× typical
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

40%50%60%70%80%30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k69%61%55%52%47%48%47%
Fiat ScudoTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Drive shaft (CV) joints10.0%2.6%3.9×
Sidelights9.0%5.6%1.6×
Brake lights6.2%3.9%1.6×
Suspension ball joints5.8%2.6%2.3×
Handbrake performance5.3%3.2%1.7×
Headlight aim5.2%5.3%1.0×
Windscreen wipers4.7%2.7%1.8×
Exhaust system4.7%2.0%2.4×
Windscreen washers4.1%3.1%1.3×
Number plate lights3.9%2.8%1.4×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc103.2
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn88.0
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning69.3
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning54.8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements51.9
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen44.9
Exhaust system leaking or insecure43.1
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen41.2
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2022 Fiat Scudo1 engine73.6% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel1,14073.6%Beats 1%E
2015 Fiat Scudo2 engines61.5% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel1,36457.6%Beats 0%E
2.0 Diesel1,13666.2%Beats 6%E
2014 Fiat Scudo2 engines58.9% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel1,58364.6%Beats 18%E
1.6 Diesel1,50853.1%Beats 1%E
2013 Fiat Scudo1 engine60.2% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel3,05460.2%Beats 16%E
2012 Fiat Scudo2 engines54.3% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2,36157.8%Beats 19%E
1.6 Diesel2,29850.8%Beats 5%E
2011 Fiat Scudo2 engines52.2% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel3,39550.6%Beats 9%E
2.0 Diesel2,41554.4%Beats 19%E
2010 Fiat Scudo2 engines49.7% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel2,43346.7%Beats 9%E
2.0 Diesel2,22953.0%Beats 25%D
2009 Fiat Scudo2 engines50.6% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel3,60151.7%Beats 25%D
1.6 Diesel2,00448.7%Beats 17%E
2008 Fiat Scudo2 engines48.7% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel8,69549.4%Beats 28%D
1.6 Diesel5,27547.7%Beats 20%E
2007 Fiat Scudo2 engines46.0% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel8,06945.6%Beats 18%E
1.6 Diesel5,57646.6%Beats 22%D
2006 Fiat Scudo2 engines50.5% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel7,37550.7%Beats 38%D
1.9 Diesel1,93949.9%Beats 33%D
2005 Fiat Scudo2 engines49.2% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel4,39448.3%Beats 34%D
1.9 Diesel1,73151.5%Beats 45%C
2004 Fiat Scudo2 engines50.6% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2,55549.5%Beats 43%C
1.9 Diesel2,22351.9%Beats 52%C
2003 Fiat Scudo2 engines50.0% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.9 Diesel1,90049.8%Beats 45%C
2.0 Diesel1,37650.4%Beats 44%C

FAQ

What is the Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate?

51.0% of MOT tests on the Fiat Scudo were passed first time, based on 81,629 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2003–2022. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 58.1% of the time.

Is the Fiat Scudo reliable?

On MOT results it rates D (below average): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 23% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Fiat Scudo year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2004 Scudo does best for its age and mileage: it beats 47% of cars on UK roads. The 2022 does worst: it beats 1%.

Which Fiat Scudo engine is best?

Across all years, the 2.0 Diesel does best: it beats 26% of cars on UK roads. The 1.6 Diesel does worst: it beats 12%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Fiat Scudo?

The most common failure items are drive shaft (CV) joints, sidelights, brake lights. Compared with similar cars, drive shaft (CV) joints comes up 3.9× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.