2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Fiat Scudo MOT pass rate and common faults

120 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 120 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working14.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt13.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
    10 marked dangerous
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.0%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.0%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.0%
  8. Pedal: anti-slip provision missing3.3%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  10. Exhaust system: system insecure3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics55.0%
  2. Body & chassis21.7%
  3. Brakes13.3%
  4. Tyres10.0%
  5. Suspension10.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2016 Fiat Scudo?

In 2024, 57.5% of 2016 Fiat Scudo cars passed their MOT first time, across 120 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Fiat Scudo?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 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).