2007 Fiat Scudo: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2007 Fiat Scudos, from 880 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2007 Fiat Scudos than on all cars registered in 2007.
- Engine oil leaks2.3× usualFiat Scudo31.1% All 2007 cars13.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.6%, against 0.3% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £80–£600 our estimateAt the viewing: Look under the engine and where the car is usually parked for fresh oil. Ask whether the leak has been looked at.
- Drive shaft (CV) joints3.3× usualFiat Scudo23.9% All 2007 cars7.3%
Failed outright at MOT: 12.7%, against 3.2% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£350 our estimateAt 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 mountings3.3× usualFiat Scudo15.3% All 2007 cars4.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 7.7%, against 2.1% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£450 our estimateAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
- Individual direction indicators3.1× usualFiat Scudo10.1% All 2007 cars3.3%
Failed outright at MOT: 6.7%, against 1.4% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
- Ball joint2.1× usualFiat Scudo13% All 2007 cars6.3%
Failed outright at MOT: 6.7%, against 3% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
Rigid brake pipes: 2.7% here, against 11.2% of all 2007 cars. Suspension arm bushes and joints: 2.6% here, against 10.9% of all 2007 cars.
By area
The share of 2007 Fiat Scudo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension56% 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 electrics43% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes41% 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.
- Oil and fluid leaks33% 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.
- Tyres28% 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.
- Driveshafts and joints24% 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
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 625 | Brakes 23% |
| 2011 | 503 | Lights and electrics 44% |
| 2008 | 961 | Suspension 50% |
| 2006 | 588 | Suspension 53% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2007 Fiat Scudos registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score