2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

165 MOT tests in 2024. 57.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time57.0%
Failed or needed repairs43.0%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 165 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.9%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.7%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.5%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.2%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.6%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    7 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.1%
  2. Suspension27.9%
  3. Body & chassis20.6%
  4. Brakes18.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.3%
  6. Steering7.9%
  7. Tyres6.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2002 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 57.0% of 2002 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 165 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Fiat Scudo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Fiat Scudo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).