Fiat Scudo (2009)
2009 Fiat Scudo
CarHunch analysed 1,027 real MOT records for the 2009 Fiat Scudo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 FIAT SCUDO has a first-time pass rate of just 69.2%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals below-average reliability for its age. More concerning, over half of these vehicles (51.7%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a red flag for any prospective buyer.
These vans are running at 109,195 miles median, which is reasonable for a 15-year-old commercial vehicle, but they're averaging 5.14 failures and 23.3 advisories per test, suggesting systemic wear across multiple systems rather than isolated issues. Before purchasing, have a trusted mechanic conduct a thorough pre-buy inspection focusing on braking and structural integrity, since dangerous defects are clearly common in this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2009 Fiat Scudo
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.
- ⚠️ 51.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Fiat Scudo 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 2009 Fiat Scudo vehicles fall between 75,185 and 152,788 miles.
2009 Fiat Scudo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 402 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Fiat Scudo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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116.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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58.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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53%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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52.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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51.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.2%
Oil leak
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45.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.1%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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