2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

482 MOT tests in 2024. 46.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

72Well below average
Passed first time46.5%
Failed or needed repairs53.5%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 482 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt14.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure4.8%
  6. Washers: not working4.1%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working3.5%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.5%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    21 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics44.4%
  2. Body & chassis22.8%
  3. Suspension20.5%
  4. Brakes19.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.5%
  6. Tyres8.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%

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 2012 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 46.5% of 2012 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 482 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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 2012 Fiat Scudo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 72, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).