2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

145 MOT tests in 2024. 59.3% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.3%
Failed or needed repairs40.7%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 145 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.6%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  7. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.8%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.3%
  2. Suspension27.6%
  3. Body & chassis20.7%
  4. Brakes15.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  6. Tyres5.5%
  7. Steering4.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened20.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 59.3% of 2001 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 145 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Fiat Scudo?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Fiat Scudo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).