Fiat Scudo Reliability and Common Problems
What the Fiat Scudo fails its MOT on, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 16,445 MOT tests across 20 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Segment: family car | Fuel: Diesel
69%
Fiat Scudo pass rate
83%
Fiat average
82%
All-model average
The Fiat Scudo has an average MOT pass rate of 69%, which is 14 points below the Fiat average and 13 points below the average across all models in our data. The Fiat Scudo has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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What the Fiat Scudo Fails Its MOT On
Of the 3,241 MOT tests on the Fiat Scudo that failed at the first attempt in 2025, the share that failed on each part of the test, next to the share for all cars and vans of the same ages. A test that failed on two areas counts in both.
Lights and electrics
51%Cars and vans the same age: 46% · Typical repair £15-£200
Body, chassis and structure
41%Cars and vans the same age: 17% (the Scudo fails on this more often) · Typical repair £200-£1200
Suspension
40%Cars and vans the same age: 39% · Typical repair £150-£600
Brakes
28%Cars and vans the same age: 26% · Typical repair £80-£450
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors
18%Cars and vans the same age: 16% · Typical repair £10-£350
The 3 single faults it failed on most
- Drive shaft CV boot split or insecure (25% of failed tests, body, chassis and structure)
- Position lamp: not working (18% of failed tests, lights and electrics)
- Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (12% of failed tests, suspension)
Source: CarCostCheck analysis of DVSA anonymised MOT test results and failure items for 2025: first attempt at each MOT, fail and pass-after-repair defects, DVSA's defect categories (names shortened). Repair costs are rough UK ranges, not quotes. Method and national figures: MOT failure reasons 2025.
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Fiat Scudo Reliability by Year
MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.
| Year | Fuel | Engine | Pass Rate | Fail Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Diesel | 1.6L | 75% | 24% |
| 2015 | Diesel | 2.0L | 71% | 28% |
| 2014 | Diesel | 1.6L | 75% | 25% |
| 2013 | Diesel | 2.0L | 76% | 24% |
| 2012 | Diesel | 2.0L | 69% | 31% |
| 2011 | Diesel | 2.0L | 70% | 28% |
| 2010 | Diesel | 2.0L | 73% | 26% |
| 2009 | Diesel | 2.0L | 70% | 29% |
| 2008 | Diesel | 2.0L | 68% | 31% |
| 2007 | Diesel | 2.0L | 66% | 32% |
| 2006 | Diesel | 2.0L | 65% | 33% |
| 2005 | Diesel | 2.0L | 65% | 34% |
| 2004 | Diesel | 1.9L | 65% | 33% |
| 2003 | Diesel | 1.9L | 67% | 32% |
| 2002 | Diesel | 1.9L | 71% | 29% |
| 2001 | Diesel | 2.0L | 68% | 29% |
| 2000 | Diesel | 2.0L | 75% | 24% |
| 1999 | Diesel | 1.9L | 81% | 19% |
| 1998 | Diesel | 1.9L | 78% | 22% |
| 1997 | Diesel | 1.9L | 81% | 18% |
Lowest Pass Rate
2006
65% pass rate from 1,616 tests
Level with 2004 and 2005
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Fiat Scudo FAQ
What are the most common Fiat Scudo problems?
In 2025, MOT tests on the Fiat Scudo that failed at the first attempt most often failed on lights and electrics (51% of the 3,241 failed tests), body, chassis and structure (41%) and suspension (40%). The single most common fault was "Drive shaft CV boot split or insecure" (25%). Across 16,445 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 69% ended in a pass.
Is the Fiat Scudo reliable?
The Fiat Scudo has an average MOT pass rate of 69%, from 16,445 MOT tests. That is 13 points below the average across all models in our data (82%), so budget for potential repairs. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.
Which year Fiat Scudo is the most reliable?
Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 1999 Fiat Scudo has the highest MOT pass rate: 81% of its 208 tests ended in a pass. The 2006 has the lowest at 65%. The 2004 and 2005 are level on 65%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.
How much does it cost to fix common Fiat Scudo faults?
As a rough guide, brake work on a Fiat Scudo typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.
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