2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

448 MOT tests in 2024. 50.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time50.9%
Failed or needed repairs49.1%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 448 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working4.0%
  9. Exhaust system: system insecure3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.9%
  2. Suspension26.1%
  3. Body & chassis23.4%
  4. Brakes19.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  6. Tyres7.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.6%

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 2010 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 50.9% of 2010 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 448 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 2010 Fiat Scudo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).