Faults:

Mostly wear and tear, the van was super reliable. The expected parts were replaced over high mileage (brakes, suspension, exhaust, etc).

Oil leak.

Rust on door sills.

Alternator failed - this was its only breakdown. But it was cheap to fix.

General Comments:

We had a couple of these early 2000's Scudo vans at our work in the electrician business. They were always very reliable and did us well for many years and miles.

Cheap to buy and run, they did the business proud. We have to this day never had vans replicate how good these vans were, and we have had them all (Ford Transit, Vauxhall Combo, VW Caddy, etc).

The Scudo was huge inside and always got plenty equipment in. If I am being really picky, the dashboard plastics felt cheap and flimsy, but they still stood up to daily use just fine.

Not the most refined, a bit noisy on motorways at 70 mph, where it spent most of its time up and down the UK.

It was OK to drive but very, very slow (0-60 mph in 16 seconds!) but with around 40 mpg from the diesel 2.0 JTD engine even when loaded, it was an economical tough engine. Do the oil changes on time and change any belts as applicable and it will do you good for around 200,000 miles!

Faults:

Clutch, oil leak, steering rack needed replaced, and some rust in the centre of the lower sills on both sides.

General Comments:

Bought a while back for light business use. It has been a decent van. Grey in color, comfort model. Typical spec for a Scudo van.

Actually nice to drive for a van. 1.6 diesel performance is nothing special, but it is economical, even when fully loaded.

Many years ago I actually had a 2001 model Scudo that was very reliable and I bought this Scudo on the strength of that experience. It ran till 200,000 miles. In all honesty this 2008 Scudo might not make it as far as the older one did, it just doesn't feel as well built as the older ones. That said, it hasn't been unreliable, just a few expensive repairs needed, but that is to be expected at its age and mileage.

In short, if you need a cheap reliable older van, a Scudo of this generation is a good one to go for, providing it has been looked after.

Faults:

Far too much to list, but most was just maintenance, the van never gave any major serious or expensive problems. Inside and outside the van looks as rough as you would expect at nearly 200K and 18 years old.

General Comments:

Dull, noisy, slow... but if you want a solid reliable old van, it is hard to pass up on the Scudo.

Last of the first generation on an 04 reg, the Scudo from this time was very reliable and a popular works van. I have had mine 10 years and it has been economical and great to own.

It takes the 1.9 diesel engine 20 seconds to get to 60 mph. Shocking by today's standards, and was only just about acceptable back in the late 1990's and early 2000's. The van will however see 45 mpg + even when heavy loaded, and the engine (as long as you change the oil) will never complain.

Interior is comfortable enough but it gets noisy on motorways. I like the dash layout and storage areas. Rear space is as good as it gets for a van in this class. There are others (Citroen Dispatch and Peugeot Expert I believe), but the Scudo from Fiat is the best van in my opinion.

Not many of this generation around anymore, but if you find a well looked after one and need a reliable van to get about in for a good price, go for it.