Fiat Sedici
From 1,927 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Sedicis fare better: 2009 models pass at 68.3% vs 59.1% for 2006.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 234 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 234 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 127 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 113 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 82 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 62 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 60 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 59 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 54 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 52 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 51 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.4% of Sedici failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 47% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £130.
Fiat Sedici on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 214 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 214. At this rate, roughly 5.2 years until none remain. Now at 37% of its peak (3,036 in 2010 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 820 | 302 | +0 | -29 | -29 |
| 2025 Q2 | 839 | 312 | +0 | -61 | -61 |
| 2025 Q1 | 897 | 315 | +0 | -60 | -60 |
| 2024 Q4 | 968 | 304 | +0 | -64 | -64 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,020 | 316 | +0 | -50 | -50 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,077 | 309 | +0 | -78 | -78 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,158 | 306 | +0 | -40 | -40 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,206 | 298 | +0 | -44 | -44 |
4 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedici Eleganza 16V | Petrol | 288 | 35% |
| Sedici Dynamic 16V | Petrol | 274 | 33% |
| Sedici Eleganza Multijet | Petrol | 189 | 23% |
| Sedici Dynamic Multijet | Diesel | 67 | 8% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 68.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2008 | 64.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2007 | 61.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2006 | 59.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sedicis tested had between 80,806 and 116,768 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 97,310 median miles, the Sedici has 0.038 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat Sedici MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Sedici has a 62.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,927 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Sedici?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Sedici is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 234 failures. Other common issues include brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.
How many Fiat Sedicis are on UK roads?
There are 820 Fiat Sedicis currently licensed on UK roads, with 302 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Sedici at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Sedici is 97,310 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 80,806 and 116,768 miles.
Buying a used Sedici?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 62.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £130 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.