Fiat Scudo
From 14,658 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Scudos fare better: 2016 models pass at 69.4% vs 60.3% for 2003.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 1,150 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,150 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 1,070 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,032 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 656 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 541 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 501 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 472 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 417 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 411 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 387 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.7% of Scudo failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 15.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £163.
Fiat Scudo on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,406 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 74 newly registered, a net loss of 1,332. At this rate, roughly 9.8 years until none remain. Now at 40% of its peak (32,596 in 2009 Q1).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 9,070 | 3,967 | +4 | -308 | -304 |
| 2025 Q2 | 9,428 | 3,913 | +14 | -285 | -271 |
| 2025 Q1 | 9,646 | 3,966 | +7 | -365 | -358 |
| 2024 Q4 | 9,975 | 3,995 | +49 | -448 | -399 |
| 2024 Q3 | 10,410 | 3,959 | +29 | -370 | -341 |
| 2024 Q2 | 10,766 | 3,944 | +121 | -324 | -203 |
| 2024 Q1 | 10,941 | 3,972 | +1,024 | -338 | +686 |
| 2023 Q4 | 10,286 | 3,941 | +126 | -342 | -216 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scudo Primo Bluehdi | Diesel | 1,176 | 15% |
| Scudo Comf 90 M-Jet Swb | Diesel | 1,088 | 14% |
| Scudo Tecnico Multijet | Diesel | 798 | 10% |
| Scudo Comfort Multijet Swb | Diesel | 594 | 8% |
| Scudo Standard Bluehdi | Diesel | 575 | 7% |
| Scudo Sx Dynamic Jtd | Diesel | 446 | 6% |
| Scudo Comf 120 M-Jet Lwb | Diesel | 424 | 5% |
| Scudo Comfort Multijet Lwb | Diesel | 397 | 5% |
| Scudo Comf 120 M-Jet Swb | Diesel | 393 | 5% |
| Scudo Sx Jtd | Diesel | 330 | 4% |
| Scudo D | Diesel | 297 | 4% |
| Scudo Business Multijet | Diesel | 210 | 3% |
| Scudo El Diesel | Diesel | 152 | 2% |
| Scudo Panorama Family Mjet Lwb | Diesel | 147 | 2% |
| Scudo Jtd El Swb | Diesel | 144 | 2% |
| Scudo Combi 120 M-Jet 8S | Diesel | 136 | 2% |
| Scudo Business Multijet Auto | Diesel | 133 | 2% |
| Scudo El 1.9D | Diesel | 130 | 2% |
| Scudo Combi Multijet | Diesel | 114 | 1% |
| Scudo Dl 120 M-Jet Swb | Diesel | 110 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 69.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2015 | 66.3% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2014 | 69.2% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2013 | 69.5% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
15 earlier years
| 2012 | 62.7% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2011 | 64.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2010 | 63.4% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2009 | 65.6% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2008 | 62% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 61.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2006 | 60.2% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2005 | 59.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2004 | 62.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2003 | 60.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2002 | 65.7% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2001 | 65.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2000 | 73.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 1999 | 75.4% | a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1998 | 75.2% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all Scudos tested had between 71,767 and 154,138 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 115,461 median miles, the Scudo has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Scudo has a 63.5% MOT pass rate based on 14,658 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Scudo?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Scudo is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 1,150 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
How many Fiat Scudos are on UK roads?
There are 9,070 Fiat Scudos currently licensed on UK roads, with 3,967 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Scudo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Scudo is 115,461 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 71,767 and 154,138 miles.
Buying a used Scudo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 63.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £163 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 48.7% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.