Fiat Scudo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 20 model years from 16,445 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

16,445

Highest Pass Rate

1999 (81%)

Years Covered

About the Fiat Scudo

The Fiat Scudo was MOT tested 16,445 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 20 model years (1997 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 model has the highest pass rate at 81% from 208 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 16 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Fiat Scudo has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 143,158 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 112,373 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Scudo is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1560cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£170

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£1,944

Per month£162/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2016 details

How reliable is the Fiat Scudo?

vs average of all models-11% (82% avg)

vs Fiat brand average-12% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread16 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Fiat Scudo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2016	75%	239	112,373 mi
2015	71%	520	105,818 mi
2014	75%	620	115,918 mi
2013	76%	871	133,168 mi
2012	69%	990	129,660 mi
2011	70%	1,219	151,769 mi
2010	73%	932	159,863 mi
2009	70%	997	156,008 mi
2008	68%	2,426	157,142 mi
2007	66%	2,303	149,226 mi
2006	65%	1,616	138,557 mi
2005	65%	1,173	136,977 mi
2004	65%	777	126,342 mi
2003	67%	551	123,463 mi
2002	71%	321	116,675 mi
2001	68%	299	125,724 mi
2000	75%	199	107,735 mi
1999	81%	208	89,308 mi
1998	78%	117	120,856 mi
1997	81%	67	143,158 mi

Questions about the Fiat Scudo

Is the Fiat Scudo reliable?

Across its 20 model years in our data (1997 to 2016), the Fiat Scudo averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 16,445 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1999 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 81%.

Which year Fiat Scudo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 Fiat Scudo has the highest MOT pass rate at 81%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 65%, a 16 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.