2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

575 MOT tests in 2024. 48.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time48.0%
Failed or needed repairs52.0%
Typical mileage at test136,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 575 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt13.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working11.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.5%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  6. Washers: not working4.0%
  7. Exhaust system: system insecure3.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    27 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    22 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics46.1%
  2. Suspension27.5%
  3. Body & chassis25.0%
  4. Brakes25.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.6%
  6. Tyres8.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  8. Steering3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.6%

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 2011 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 48.0% of 2011 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 575 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Fiat Scudo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).