2002 Fiat Scudo: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2002 Fiat Scudos, from 132 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 132 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2002 Fiat Scudo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension48% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics44% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes43% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres33% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Oil and fluid leaks27% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Rust and bodywork18% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 625 | Brakes 23% |
| 2016 | 121 | Lights and electrics 41% |
| 2015 | 262 | Lights and electrics 44% |
| 2014 | 316 | Lights and electrics 40% |
| 2013 | 388 | Lights and electrics 33% |
| 2012 | 439 | Lights and electrics 46% |
| 2011 | 503 | Lights and electrics 44% |
| 2010 | 371 | Lights and electrics 46% |
| 2009 | 433 | Suspension 46% |
| 2008 | 961 | Suspension 50% |
| 2007 | 880 | Suspension 56% |
| 2006 | 588 | Suspension 53% |
| 2005 | 433 | Suspension 55% |
| 2004 | 320 | Suspension 56% |
| 2003 | 203 | Suspension 55% |
| 2001 | 110 | Suspension 63% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2002 Fiat Scudos registered in 2002. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score