2004 Fiat Scudo · 1,802 MOT tests
2004 Fiat Scudo reliability
2004 Fiat Scudos fail 49.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Scudo years (1,802 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Scudos: 49.5%)
- 49.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Scudos: 49.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 123,138
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,802
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 21.8% of tests fail here (75% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Fiat Scudo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.2%
- Lights and electrics24%
- Body, chassis and structure21.8%
- Brakes13.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.1%
- Tyres8.4%
- Steering5.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 9.82%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.32%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 5.6%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.05%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.83%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (19.31%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.32%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.26%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.93%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.55%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.55%)
Other years
Every Fiat Scudo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Fiat Scudo reliable?
2004 Fiat Scudos fail 49.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Scudo years (1,802 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Fiat Scudo MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (9.82% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (8.32% of tests), position lamp not working (5.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Fiat Scudo have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Fiat Scudo shows 123,138 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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