2005 Fiat Scudo · 2,384 MOT tests
2005 Fiat Scudo reliability
2005 Fiat Scudos fail 54% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Scudo years (2,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Scudos: 49.5%)
- 54%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Scudos: 49.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 129,111
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,384
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 22.9% of tests fail here (98% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Fiat Scudo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension26.7%
- Lights and electrics26.5%
- Body, chassis and structure22.9%
- Brakes15.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.2%
- Tyres7.1%
- Steering5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.31%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 9.19%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 5.87%
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 5.33%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Horn not working 4.57%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.45%
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 (20.3%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.4%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.61%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.01%)
Other years
Every Fiat Scudo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Fiat Scudo reliable?
2005 Fiat Scudos fail 54% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Scudo years (2,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Fiat Scudo MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (9.31% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (9.19% of tests), position lamp not working (5.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Fiat Scudo have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Fiat Scudo shows 129,111 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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