2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

281 MOT tests in 2024. 50.9% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.9%
Failed or needed repairs49.1%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 281 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.8%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.6%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%
  8. Washers: not working2.8%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension31.3%
  2. Lights & electrics26.7%
  3. Body & chassis25.6%
  4. Brakes19.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.8%
  6. Steering5.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.0%
  8. Tyres5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2003 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 50.9% of 2003 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 281 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 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; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2003 Fiat Scudo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).