2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

273 MOT tests in 2024. 54.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time54.9%
Failed or needed repairs45.1%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 273 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt13.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure5.5%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.1%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.3%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.2%
  2. Body & chassis22.7%
  3. Suspension19.0%
  4. Brakes14.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  7. Tyres5.9%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%

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 2015 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 54.9% of 2015 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 273 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Fiat Scudo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 75, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).