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Scudo: a below-average pass rate worth digging into
Across 13,148 MOT tests, the Scudo returns 62.6% first-time pass — well below the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a split CV-joint boot. A missing CV-joint boot and a number-plate lamp out round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 138,757, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated
1,438 occurrences · 10.9% of tests
- 02
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
1,145 occurrences · 8.7% of tests
- 03
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
1,110 occurrences · 8.4% of tests
- 04
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
933 occurrences · 7.1% of tests
- 05
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
762 occurrences · 5.8% of tests
- 06
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
729 occurrences · 5.5% of tests
- 07
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
607 occurrences · 4.6% of tests
- 08
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
416 occurrences · 3.2% of tests
- 09
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
415 occurrences · 3.2% of tests
- 10
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
406 occurrences · 3.1% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Buying or keeping a Scudo?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Scudo and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.