2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

421 MOT tests in 2024. 54.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time54.6%
Failed or needed repairs45.4%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 421 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt13.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.9%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure5.2%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  6. Washers: not working3.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.9%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.0%
  2. Body & chassis22.8%
  3. Suspension16.2%
  4. Brakes15.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  6. Tyres7.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.1%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure6.4%

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 2013 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 54.6% of 2013 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 421 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Fiat Scudo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).