2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

116 MOT tests in 2024. 59.5% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time59.5%
Failed or needed repairs40.5%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 116 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.9%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.2%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  5. Position lamp: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp3.4%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.4%
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.6%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  10. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.6%
  2. Suspension22.4%
  3. Brakes19.0%
  4. Body & chassis16.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  6. Tyres6.0%
  7. Steering3.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.3%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened18.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2000 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 59.5% of 2000 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 116 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Fiat Scudo?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Fiat Scudo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).