At a Glance
The Fiat Scudo has 19 identified common problems across 3 generations, with the Mk1 (1996-2007) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 407K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Fiat Scudo common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Fiat Scudo generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Fiat Scudo MOT Failures
Every reason Fiat Scudo vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 8.67% |
| 2 | Number plate lamp not working | 8.50% |
| 3 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 6.91% |
| 4 | Driveshaft fault | 6.88% |
| 5 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 5.87% |
| 6 | Stop lamp not working | 5.33% |
| 7 | Exhaust system fault | 5.11% |
| 8 | Front lamp not working | 4.76% |
| 9 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.27% |
| 10 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.60% |
| 11 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 3.43% |
| 12 | Headlamp aim defect | 3.08% |
| 13 | Tyre condition | 2.79% |
| 14 | Track rod end worn | 2.29% |
| 15 | Brake pads or linings worn | 2.24% |
| 16 | Position lamp not working | 1.89% |
| 17 | Front suspension joint worn | 1.50% |
| 18 | Mirror damaged or missing | 1.40% |
| 19 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.31% |
| 20 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.20% |
| 21 | Indicator fault | 1.11% |
| 22 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.05% |
| 23 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.99% |
| 24 | Rear lamp not working | 0.98% |
| 25 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.91% |
| 26 | Seat belt condition | 0.78% |
| 27 | Horn not working | 0.77% |
| 28 | Headlamp fault | 0.73% |
| 29 | Steering rack fault | 0.67% |
| 30 | Fog lamp not working | 0.67% |
| 31 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.56% |
| 32 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.52% |
| 33 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.50% |
| 34 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.50% |
| 35 | Chassis condition | 0.44% |
| 36 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.44% |
| 37 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.43% |
| 38 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.39% |
| 39 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.36% |
| 40 | Brake pedal fault | 0.32% |
| 41 | Front suspension fault | 0.31% |
| 42 | Parking brake condition | 0.31% |
| 43 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.29% |
| 44 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.28% |
| 45 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.28% |
| 46 | Airbag warning light on | 0.27% |
| 47 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.22% |
| 48 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.21% |
| 49 | Electrical switch fault | 0.15% |
| 50 | ABS fault | 0.15% |
| 51 | Steering free play excessive | 0.13% |
| 52 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.12% |
| 53 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.12% |
| 54 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.12% |
| 55 | Engine oil leak | 0.11% |
| 56 | Brake caliper fault | 0.10% |
| 57 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.10% |
| 58 | Steering arm worn | 0.10% |
| 59 | Brake lever fault | 0.10% |
| 60 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.09% |
| 61 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.09% |
| 62 | Brake fluid leak | 0.09% |
| 63 | Steering operation fault | 0.08% |
| 64 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.08% |
| 65 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.08% |
| 66 | Propshaft fault | 0.08% |
| 67 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.08% |
| 68 | Rear suspension fault | 0.07% |
| 69 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.07% |
| 70 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.07% |
| 71 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.07% |
| 72 | Spare wheel fault | 0.06% |
| 73 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 74 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.05% |
| 75 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.05% |
| 76 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.05% |
| 77 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.05% |
| 78 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.05% |
| 79 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.05% |
| 80 | Body security fault | 0.04% |
| 81 | Drag link end worn | 0.04% |
| 82 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.04% |
| 83 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.04% |
| 84 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 85 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 86 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.03% |
| 87 | Steering lock fault | 0.03% |
| 88 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.03% |
| 89 | Power steering ram fault | 0.03% |
| 90 | Front passenger door fault | 0.03% |
| 91 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.03% |
| 92 | CV joint worn | 0.02% |
| 93 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 94 | Towbar fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Steering column fault | 0.02% |
| 96 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.02% |
| 97 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | 0.02% |
| 98 | Speedometer fault | 0.02% |
| 99 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Power steering pump fault | 0.02% |
| 101 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 102 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.02% |
| 103 | Driver airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 104 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 105 | Steering drive system fault | 0.02% |
| 106 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 107 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 108 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 110 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.01% |
| 111 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 112 | Passenger seat fault | 0.01% |
| 113 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.01% |
| 114 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.01% |
| 115 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 116 | Brake valve fault | 0.01% |
| 117 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 118 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 119 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 123 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 124 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 125 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 127 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 128 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 129 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 130 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 133 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 134 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 135 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | <0.01% |
| 136 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 138 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 142 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 144 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 145 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 146 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 147 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 152 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 154 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 157 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 159 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 161 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 162 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 164 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 165 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 166 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 167 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 168 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 174 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 177 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 178 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 179 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 180 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 181 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 182 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 184 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 185 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 186 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 187 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 188 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 189 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 190 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 191 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 192 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 192 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Fiat Scudo MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Fiat Scudo, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Fiat Scudo problems?
Based on analysis of 407K Fiat Scudo MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 19 identified common problems across 3 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Headlamp defect (aim check required on retest)". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Fiat Scudo generation has the most problems?
The Fiat Scudo Mk1 (1996-2007) (1996–2007) has the highest number of identified common problems (28). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Fiat Scudo?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Fiat Scudo owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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