2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Fiat Sedici MOT pass rate and common faults

327 MOT tests in 2024. 52.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.3%
Failed or needed repairs47.7%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 327 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.8%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction7.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.6%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension34.9%
  2. Brakes27.5%
  3. Lights & electrics23.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks18.0%
  5. Body & chassis9.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  7. Tyres8.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Fiat Sedici?

In 2024, 52.3% of 2006 Fiat Sedici cars passed their MOT first time, across 327 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Fiat Sedici?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Fiat Sedici reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).