Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,181 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 55.4%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb MOT Reliability Overview
The Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,181 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 44.6% and a failure rate of 55.4%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb earns a "Very Poor" reliability rating. The average Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb presents for MOT with approximately 117,397 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2002 models achieve the highest pass rate at 55.1%, while 2000 models have the lowest at 41.2%. This 13.9 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, affecting 47.1% of all tests. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. The second most common issue is Suspension at 38.3%. Brakes rounds out the top three at 35.4%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 8 to 13 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb shows a relatively stable failure rate after warranty — the change of 0% is negligible. Peak failure occurs at age 9 (61.7% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 69.3% | 819 |
| 2 | Suspension | 50.6% | 597 |
| 3 | Brakes | 47.8% | 564 |
| 4 | Tyres | 27.5% | 325 |
| 5 | Driver's View Of The Road | 24.5% | 289 |
| 6 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 22.3% | 263 |
| 7 | Steering | 17.4% | 205 |
| 8 | Body, Structure And General Items | 6.4% | 76 |
| 9 | Registration Plates And Vin | 3.6% | 42 |
| 10 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 3.0% | 36 |
| 11 | Items Not Tested | 1.6% | 19 |
| 12 | Road Wheels | 0.8% | 9 |
| 13 | Towbars | 0.6% | 7 |
| 14 | Non-component Advisories | 0.2% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 117,397 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 5.91 | 69.3% | 819 |
| Suspension | 4.31 | 50.6% | 597 |
| Brakes | 4.07 | 47.8% | 564 |
| Tyres | 2.34 | 27.5% | 325 |
| Visibility | 2.08 | 24.5% | 289 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 1.90 | 22.3% | 263 |
| Steering | 1.48 | 17.4% | 205 |
| Body & Structure | 0.55 | 6.4% | 76 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.30 | 3.6% | 42 |
| Seat Belts | 0.26 | 3.0% | 36 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.14 | 1.6% | 19 |
| Wheels | 0.06 | 0.8% | 9 |
| Towbars | 0.05 | 0.6% | 7 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.01 | 0.2% | 2 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb has 117,397 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 4.72% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb MOT Data
The Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,181 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 44.6% and a failure rate of 55.4%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Scudo El Jtd Swb is likely to perform.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 47.1% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 47.1% of MOT failures on the Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Suspension — 38.3% of failures
Suspension issues account for 38.3% of MOT failures on the Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Brakes — 35.4% of failures
Brakes issues account for 35.4% of MOT failures on the Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb?
Based on 1,181 MOT tests in our database, the Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb has an overall pass rate of 44.6% (55.4% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb?
The top 3 reasons a Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb fails its MOT are: 1. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (47.1%), 2. Suspension (38.3%), 3. Brakes (35.4%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb reliable?
With a 55.4% MOT failure rate, the Scudo El Jtd Swb is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Fiat Scudo El Jtd Swb?
Based on failure data, focus on: Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (47.1%); Suspension (38.3%); Brakes (35.4%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.