2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,171 MOT tests in 2024. 49.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time49.0%
Failed or needed repairs51.0%
Typical mileage at test144,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,171 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  7. Exhaust system: system insecure4.6%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working4.2%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    54 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.6%
  2. Brakes34.4%
  3. Suspension30.0%
  4. Body & chassis25.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.8%
  6. Tyres6.8%
  7. Steering6.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.8%

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 2008 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 49.0% of 2008 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,171 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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 2008 Fiat Scudo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).