2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,111 MOT tests in 2024. 48.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time48.0%
Failed or needed repairs52.0%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,111 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.0%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.5%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working5.3%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.3%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    52 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.2%
  2. Suspension34.7%
  3. Brakes34.0%
  4. Body & chassis27.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  6. Tyres7.5%
  7. Steering7.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine29.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.6%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 48.0% of 2007 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,111 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Fiat Scudo?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Fiat Scudo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).