2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Fiat Sedici MOT pass rate and common faults

360 MOT tests in 2024. 47.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time47.8%
Failed or needed repairs52.2%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 360 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.6%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    21 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension42.8%
  2. Brakes32.5%
  3. Lights & electrics21.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.6%
  5. Body & chassis12.8%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.0%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2007 Fiat Sedici?

In 2024, 47.8% of 2007 Fiat Sedici cars passed their MOT first time, across 360 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Fiat Sedici?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Fiat Sedici reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).