Fiat Scudo El 1.9d (2000)
2000 Fiat Scudo El 1.9d
CarHunch analysed 238 real MOT records for the 2000 Fiat Scudo El 1.9d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 FIAT SCUDO EL 1.9D is a seriously problematic buy: only 22.1% of these vans pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are present in 3.8% of the fleet. This diesel van fails inspection far more often than it succeeds, signalling deep structural or mechanical issues that are near-universal across the model cohort.
At 106,000 miles median mileage, these vans are elderly and well-used, which partly explains the high failure rate—but the sheer scale of it suggests inherent design or durability problems rather than normal age-related wear. With 0.48 failures and 0.8 advisories per vehicle on average, you're looking at persistent, compounding problems: avoid this model unless you're a professional mechanic with deep pockets, and if you must consider one, budget for immediate major remedial work and get a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist.
What to check before buying a 2000 Fiat Scudo El 1.9d
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 237 | 21.8% | 0.49 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Fiat Scudo El 1.9d vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Fiat Scudo El 1.9d vehicles fall between 76,552 and 132,884 miles.
MOT History Averages
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