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2006 Fiat Scudo: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2006 Fiat Scudos, from 588 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

588MOT tests in 2025
51%pass first time (all 2006 cars: 57%)
6,800typical miles a year
2.8×the usual rate for drive shaft (cv) joints

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2006 Fiat Scudos than on all cars registered in 2006.

  • Drive shaft (CV) joints2.8× usual
    Fiat Scudo
    21.6% All 2006 cars
    7.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 9.7%, against 3.4% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

  • Rust around suspension or steering mountings3.1× usual
    Fiat Scudo
    16.8% All 2006 cars
    5.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 10.2%, against 2.6% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Body structure rust or damage2.9× usual
    Fiat Scudo
    8.3% All 2006 cars
    2.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 0.8% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look underneath and along the sills for flaky rust or fresh underseal hiding it.

  • Chassis rust or damage2.6× usual
    Fiat Scudo
    8.2% All 2006 cars
    3.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.9%, against 0.9% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimate

    At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

  • Steering rack inner joints2× usual
    Fiat Scudo
    7.8% All 2006 cars
    3.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

Better than most

Headlights: 7% here, against 14.3% of all 2006 cars.

By area

The share of 2006 Fiat Scudo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    53% 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 electrics
    36% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Brakes
    36% 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.

  • Tyres
    35% 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 leaks
    25% 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.

  • Driveshafts and joints
    22% of testsRough price £60–£350

    At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2022625Brakes 23%
2011503Lights and electrics 44%
2008961Suspension 50%
2007880Suspension 56%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2006 Fiat Scudos registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score