2012 Fiat Scudo · 1,730 MOT tests
2012 Fiat Scudo reliability
2012 Fiat Scudos fail 50.3% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 12 Scudo years (1,730 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Scudos: 49.5%)
- 50.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Scudos: 49.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 115,876
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,730
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 19.5% of tests fail here (351% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Fiat Scudo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics30.2%
- Body, chassis and structure19.5%
- Suspension16.6%
- Brakes12.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11%
- Tyres7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 12.02%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 9.88%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.88%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 6.65%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.68%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 4.39%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.35%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.14%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.1%) · Exhaust mounting defective (3.93%)
Other years
Every Fiat Scudo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Fiat Scudo reliable?
2012 Fiat Scudos fail 50.3% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 12 Scudo years (1,730 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Fiat Scudo MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (12.02% of tests), position lamp not working (9.88% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Fiat Scudo have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Fiat Scudo shows 115,876 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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