2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

495 MOT tests in 2024. 50.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time50.7%
Failed or needed repairs49.3%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 495 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.1%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.7%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working3.4%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.0%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.8%
  2. Brakes26.9%
  3. Suspension26.7%
  4. Body & chassis21.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  6. Tyres6.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure6.9%

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 2009 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 50.7% of 2009 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 495 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Fiat Scudo?

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

Is the 2009 Fiat Scudo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).