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Fiat Sedici MOT pass rate and common problems

58.3% of Fiat Sedicis passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,165 first tests): 51.3% at the first attempt and 7.0% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 13% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 113.4 (95% CI 106.7–120.0; 100 = normal).

Fiat Sedici at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate58.3%incl. 7.0% fixed at the test centre20241165
Passed at the first attempt51.3%all first tests20241165
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 106.7–120.0)113.4index100 = normal for its age · rank 592 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20241165
Biggest excess: Suspension42.3per 10028.2 same-age2019–202410376
Dangerous defects15.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202410376
Advisory items221.5per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202410376
strip · Fiat Sedici · MOT Risk Index · 113.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Fiat Sedici. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 592 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 530 and 652 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Fiat Sedici index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank592of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20241165
Best rank within its 95% interval530rankother models held where they are20241165
Worst rank within its 95% interval652rankother models held where they are20241165

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 117.7 to 113.4 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Fiat Sedici MOT, and how often?

Fiat Sedici MOTs fail most often on suspension: 42.3 per 100 tests, against 28.2 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 10,376).

bar · Fiat Sedici · Suspension · 42.3 vs 28.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension42.3per 10028.22019–20244386
Brakes33.5per 10019.52019–20243472
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment24.3per 10032.42019–20242524
Noise, emissions and leaks13per 1006.92019–20241353
Visibility12.8per 10010.82019–20241330
Body, chassis, structure12.2per 10010.62019–20241264

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,376 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Fiat Sedici's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Fiat Sedici advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: suspension advisories became a fail at the next MOT 33.6% of the time.

funnel · Fiat Sedici · Suspension · 33.6 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 33.6 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension33.6% next failmedian model2019–20242381
Brakes21.9% next failmedian model2019–20242656
Body, chassis, structure20.0% next failmedian model2019–2024737
Noise, emissions and leaks14.4% next failmedian model2019–2024762
Tyres11.6% next failmedian model2019–20242010
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024807

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Fiat Sedici got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Fiat Sedici MOTs flag brakes most: 71.9 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 10,376).

bar · Fiat Sedici · Brakes · 71.9 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes71.9per 10034.72019–20247458
Suspension61.3per 10026.22019–20246361
Tyres41.7per 10039.72019–20244329
Body, chassis, structure13.3per 1004.62019–20241377
Noise, emissions and leaks12.5per 1005.22019–20241299
Non-component advisories12.4per 1007.82019–20241287

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,376 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Fiat Sedici?

For Fiat Sedicis aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 31.2% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 2,260).

bar · Fiat Sedici · Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars) · 16.6 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)16.6% next fail2019–2024435
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)9.2% next fail2019–2024435
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)6.4% next fail2019–2024435
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)6.0% next fail2019–2024435
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024435
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024435
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)3.0% next fail2019–2024435
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)26.3% next fail2019–2024445
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)16.9% next fail2019–2024445
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)14.4% next fail2019–2024445
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)10.8% next fail2019–2024445
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)8.5% next fail2019–2024445
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)6.5% next fail2019–2024445
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)5.8% next fail2019–2024445
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail30.1% next fail2019–2024731
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail18.5% next fail2019–2024731
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail16.7% next fail2019–2024731
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.2% next fail2019–2024731
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.5% next fail2019–2024731
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–2024731
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.1% next fail2019–2024731
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–2024731
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024731
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass22.9% next fail2019–20241098
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.2% next fail2019–20241098
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.1% next fail2019–20241098
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.2% next fail2019–20241098
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.7% next fail2019–20241098
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.9% next fail2019–20241098
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20241098
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241098
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory28.1% next fail2019–20241426
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory16.8% next fail2019–20241426
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory15.6% next fail2019–20241426
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.7% next fail2019–20241426
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.8% next fail2019–20241426
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–20241426
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–20241426
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20241426
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20241426
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241426
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail31.2% next fail2019–20242260
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail21.1% next fail2019–20242260
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail18.8% next fail2019–20242260
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.4% next fail2019–20242260
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.5% next fail2019–20242260
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.6% next fail2019–20242260
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.6% next fail2019–20242260
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20242260
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20242260
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20242260
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)22.5% next fail2019–2024369
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)13.0% next fail2019–2024369
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)12.5% next fail2019–2024369
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)10.3% next fail2019–2024369
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024369
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)5.4% next fail2019–2024369
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)5.1% next fail2019–2024369
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory30.6% next fail2019–2024500
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory21.2% next fail2019–2024500
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory17.4% next fail2019–2024500
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory15% next fail2019–2024500
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.2% next fail2019–2024500
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9% next fail2019–2024500
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–2024500
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–2024500
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail28.4% next fail2019–2024806
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.4% next fail2019–2024806
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail20.2% next fail2019–2024806
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.5% next fail2019–2024806
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.8% next fail2019–2024806
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.3% next fail2019–2024806
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–2024806
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–2024806
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–2024806
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024806

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Fiat Sedici get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Fiat Sedici gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 15.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 113.8 major and 22.0 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Fiat Sedici · Dangerous defects · 15.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 15.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects15.6per 10011.22019–202410376

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,376 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Fiat Sedici still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Fiat Sedici go from 45.2% at age 15 (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 37.8–52.8%) to 48.0% at age 18 (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 42.7–53.4%), against 43.9% for all cars aged 18 (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 42.7–53.4%) (2024, n = 1,165).

line · Fiat Sedici · Age 15 (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 37.8–52.8%) · 45.2 vs 41.6 · 2024
Age 15 (rough esti: 45.2. Age 18 (rough esti: 48.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 37.8–52.8%)45.2% failed first time41.62024166
Age 16 (rough estimate: 277 tests, 95% interval 40.4–52.1%)46.2% failed first time43.12024277
Age 17 (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 48.0–58.2%)53.1% failed first time43.12024367
Age 18 (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 42.7–53.4%)48.0% failed first time43.92024329

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Fiat Sedici compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 8 of 9 ages shown, Fiat Sedicis fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail more often: 51.0% against 35.6% (2024, n = 263).

line · Fiat Sedici · Age 10 · 51.0 vs 35.6 · 2024
Age 10: 51.0. Age 18: 48.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1051.0% fail35.62024263
Age 1142.5% fail38.62024772
Age 1247.1% fail41.320241487
Age 1348.6% fail43.320242077
Age 1449.4% fail45.020241807
Age 1547.5% fail46.320241619
Age 1648.7% fail47.320241207
Age 1751.5% fail47.82024782
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1848.0% fail48.02024329

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Fiat Sedici years should I avoid?

Fiat Sedici build years range from index 96.6 to 102.1 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 1,165).

No Fiat Sedici build year stands out once age is allowed for; every year's interval includes normal.

bar · Fiat Sedici · Build year 2006 (rough estimate: 2,957 tests, 95% interval 93.0–103.1) · 98.1 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2006 (rough estimate: 2,957 tests, 95% interval 93.0–103.1)98.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242957
Build year 2007 (rough estimate: 3,268 tests, 95% interval 97.1–107.0)102.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243268
Build year 2008 (rough estimate: 2,447 tests, 95% interval 90.9–102.3)96.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242447
Build year 2009 (rough estimate: 1,051 tests, 95% interval 90.4–108.2)99.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241051

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Fiat Sedici MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Fiat Sedici MOT: about £186 (up to about £354 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,165).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Fiat Sedici · Expected repair bill · 186.4 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill186.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1165
Estimated range lower186.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1165
Estimated range upper354.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1165
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)76.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue1165
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)50.3GBP expected contribution150price catalogue1165
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)34.0GBP expected contribution140price catalogue1165
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer26GBP expected contribution200price catalogue1165

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Fiat Sedici more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Fiat Sedici and 4 as often or more. The Fiat Sedici has an MOT Risk Index of 113.4, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,165).

bar · Fiat Sedici · Fiat Sedici (this model) · 113.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Fiat Sedici (this model)113.4index100 = normal20241165
Suzuki Liana115.1index113.420241220
Skoda Felicia112.6index113.42024947
Mazda 323111.1index113.420241334
Hyundai Accent113.4index113.420241705
Daihatsu Hijet111.5index113.42024909
Chevrolet Trax115.7index113.420241482
Fiat Grande Punto108index113.420243348
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Fiat Bravo116.4index113.420245041

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Fiat Sedici normally do?

Fiat Sedici: Age 15 median (rough estimate) is 91369 miles (2024).

line · Fiat Sedici · Age 15 median (rough estimate) · 91369 vs baseline · 2024
Age 15 median (rou: 91369. Age 18 P75 (rough : 120451. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 median (rough estimate)91369miles2024166
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)74912miles2024166
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)111305miles2024166
Age 16 median (rough estimate)96190miles2024277
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)77359miles2024277
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)116607miles2024277
Age 17 median (rough estimate)102013miles2024367
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)77006miles2024367
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)120989miles2024367
Age 18 median (rough estimate)98856miles2024329
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)78065miles2024329
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)120451miles2024329

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Fiat Sedici MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 35.5% of Fiat Sedicis with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 47.6% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 288). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Fiat Sedici · Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 28.9–42.7%) · 35.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 28.9–42.7%)35.5% failed first time2024183
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 390 tests, 95% interval 46.6–56.5%)51.5% failed first time2024390
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 426 tests, 95% interval 48.5–58%)53.3% failed first time2024426
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 38.3–57.1%)47.6% failed first time2024105

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Fiat Sedici last?

38.2% of Fiat Sedicis tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 3.4% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 3,959).

line · Fiat Sedici · 100,000 miles · 38.2 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 38.2. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles38.2% of tested cars20243959
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 356 tests, 95% interval 3.1–3.8%)3.4% of tested cars2024356
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.3%)0.2% of tested cars202423

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Fiat Sedici driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Fiat Sedici index is 115.1, against 114.8 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,165).

slope · Fiat Sedici · Age and mileage adjusted index · 115.1 vs 114.8 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 114.8 vs 115.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index115.1index114.82019–20241165

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Fiat Sedici engine is best?

No Fiat Sedici engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 1,165).

bar · Fiat Sedici · Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre · 99.5 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre99.5index vs model norm100 = model average20246270
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 3,912 tests, 95% interval 97.6–104.1)100.8index vs model norm100 = model average20243912

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Fiat Sedici fail its MOT most?

Fiat Sedici fails first-time MOTs most in Aberdeen (AB): 59.6% against 48.2% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 223).

bar · Fiat Sedici · Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 53.1–65.9%) · 59.6 vs 48.7 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 53.1–65.9%)59.6% fail first time48.72024223
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 50.5–66.9%)59.0% fail first time48.72024134
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 49.2–63.8%)56.6% fail first time48.72024173
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 27.3–45.5%)35.9% fail first time48.72024103
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 32.1–44.0%)37.9% fail first time48.72024251
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 33.1–46.0%)39.4% fail first time48.72024216
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 45.7–64.2%)55.1% fail first time48.72024107
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 46.1–63.8%)55.1% fail first time48.72024118
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 45.7–64.1%)55.0% fail first time48.72024109
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 46.0–62.2%)54.2% fail first time48.72024142
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 44.3–60.5%)52.5% fail first time48.72024143
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 43.9–59.2%)51.6% fail first time48.72024159
York (YO) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 42.5–59.9%)51.2% fail first time48.72024123
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 44.2–57.7%)51.0% fail first time48.72024206
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 42.7–58.7%)50.7% fail first time48.72024146
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 42.7–56.8%)49.7% fail first time48.72024189
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 42.3–57.2%)49.7% fail first time48.72024169
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 41.3–57.4%)49.3% fail first time48.72024144
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 42.4–55.4%)48.9% fail first time48.72024223
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 39.7–57.1%)48.4% fail first time48.72024122
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 39.1–57.4%)48.2% fail first time48.72024110
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 40.0–56.0%)48.0% fail first time48.72024146
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 40.7–54.7%)47.6% fail first time48.72024191
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 38.1–56.6%)47.2% fail first time48.72024108
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 37.5–56.7%)47% fail first time48.72024100
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 39.0–54.6%)46.8% fail first time48.72024154
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 37.1–56.2%)46.5% fail first time48.72024101
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 37.1–56.2%)46.5% fail first time48.72024101
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 38.5–54.7%)46.5% fail first time48.72024142
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 38.0–53.7%)45.7% fail first time48.72024151
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 36.5–54.8%)45.5% fail first time48.72024110
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 36.3–52.6%)44.3% fail first time48.72024140
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 35.9–52.8%)44.2% fail first time48.72024129
Sheffield (S)43.7% fail first time48.72024593
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 35.5–49.5%)42.3% fail first time48.72024189
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 33.1–51.5%)42.1% fail first time48.72024107
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 33.5–51.0%)42.0% fail first time48.72024119
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 33.6–48.3%)40.7% fail first time48.72024167

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Fiat Sedici rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Fiat Sedici MOTs record corrosion failures at 6.1 times the national rate: 4.64% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 1,146).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Fiat Sedici · Salt belt susceptibility · 6.1 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 6.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility6.1ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers1146

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Fiat Sedici ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 64.2% of Fiat Sedicis tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Fiat Sedici · Likely compliant · 64.2 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant64.2% estimate20241165

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Fiat Sedici?

Of failed Fiat Sedici MOTs, 32.0% were retested the same day and a further 63.3% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 3,747).

bar · Fiat Sedici · Same-day retest · 32.0 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest32.0%failed initial tests2019–20243747
Retest within 10 days63.3%failed initial tests2019–20243747
Clean MOT streak17.6%observed chains2019–20241862
Repeat advisory50.0%observed chains2019–20241862
Decreasing odometer0.8% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20242114

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Fiat Sedici?

Fiat Sedicis aged 10 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 35.0% of tests, against 53.1% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,250).

bullet · Fiat Sedici · Low-use first-time failure · 35.0 vs 53.1 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 35 vs 53.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure35.0%53.12019–20241250
Low-use gap-18.1percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241250

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Fiat Sedici fails, does it fail again?

44.4% of Fiat Sedicis that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 42.6% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 852). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 41.1% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Fiat Sedici · Repeat after fail · 44.4 vs 42.6 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 44.4 vs 42.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail44.4%42.62019–2024852

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Fiat Sedici faults come together?

On Fiat Sedicis, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 3.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 342).

Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 342 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.7)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024342
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.4)3.2liftexpected joint rate202437
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.5)2.9liftexpected joint rate202421
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.6)2.6liftexpected joint rate202440
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.7)2.6liftexpected joint rate202430
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024423
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.7)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024404
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024260
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 1.5–3.6)2.4liftexpected joint rate202424
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 378 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024378
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 378 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024378
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.6)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024180
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 389 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.4)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024389
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.2liftexpected joint rate2024585
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 274 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024274
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.5)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024179
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024265
Brakes + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate2024907
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate2024570
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 342 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.2)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024342
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.8)2.0liftexpected joint rate202431
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.7)2.0liftexpected joint rate202439
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.2)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024202
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.2)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024150
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 414 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.0)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024414
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension1.8liftexpected joint rate2024853
Suspension + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate2024535
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 496 tests, 95% interval 1.6–1.9)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024496
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 1.2–2.2)1.6liftexpected joint rate202443
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Fiat Sedici had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns matched to the Fiat Sedici; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched1campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register1165

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Fiat Sedici cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Fiat Sedicis tested at age 15, about 45 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 18, about 48 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 37.8–52.8%)45.2% fail first time2024166
Age 16 (rough estimate: 277 tests, 95% interval 40.4–52.1%)46.2% fail first time2024277
Age 17 (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 48.0–58.2%)53.1% fail first time2024367
Age 18 (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 42.7–53.4%)48.0% fail first time2024329

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Fiat Sedici fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 55.5% of Fiat Sedicis failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,806 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Fiat Sedici also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Fiat Sedici · Netherlands · 55.5 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 55.5 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands55.5% failed50.82024 by country1806

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Fiat Sedici MOT matter?

Fiat Sedicis fail first time most in April (51.8%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in October (45.6%) (2024, n = 1,165).

line · Fiat Sedici · January · 49.4 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 49.4. December: 48.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January49.4% fail first time31.120241020
February48.1% fail first time30.02024838
March48.2% fail first time28.320241038
April51.8% fail first time29.82024514
May48.2% fail first time28.82024635
June48.4% fail first time28.12024605
July47.0% fail first time29.32024859
August46.4% fail first time29.22024880
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September48.4% fail first time28.220241061
October45.6% fail first time30.320241229
November50.1% fail first time30.620241077
December48.1% fail first time29.32024620

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,165 initial Fiat Sedici tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,165 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Fiat Sedici MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/fiat-sedici/

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Fiat Sedici MOT: quick answers

What is the Fiat Sedici first-time MOT pass rate?

51.3% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,165 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,165 primary tests: 48.67% failed first time and 58.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 113.4 is shown separately.