2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

400 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 400 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.5%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    26 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.5%
  2. Suspension35.3%
  3. Body & chassis29.3%
  4. Brakes21.5%
  5. Tyres9.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  8. Steering4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.0%

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 2004 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2004 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 400 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Fiat Scudo?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Fiat Scudo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).