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
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
MOT pass rate
58.3
%
incl. 7.0% fixed at the test centre
2024
1165
Passed at the first attempt
51.3
%
all first tests
2024
1165
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 106.7–120.0)
113.4
index
100 = normal for its age · rank 592 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)
2024
1165
Biggest excess: Suspension
42.3
per 100
28.2 same-age
2019–2024
10376
Dangerous defects
15.6
per 100
11.2 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
10376
Advisory items
221.5
per 100
127.1 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
10376
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.
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Suspension
42.3
per 100
28.2
2019–2024
4386
Brakes
33.5
per 100
19.5
2019–2024
3472
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
24.3
per 100
32.4
2019–2024
2524
Noise, emissions and leaks
13
per 100
6.9
2019–2024
1353
Visibility
12.8
per 100
10.8
2019–2024
1330
Body, chassis, structure
12.2
per 100
10.6
2019–2024
1264
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.
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Suspension
33.6
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
2381
Brakes
21.9
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
2656
Body, chassis, structure
20.0
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
737
Noise, emissions and leaks
14.4
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
762
Tyres
11.6
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
2010
Non-component advisories
0
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
807
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes
71.9
per 100
34.7
2019–2024
7458
Suspension
61.3
per 100
26.2
2019–2024
6361
Tyres
41.7
per 100
39.7
2019–2024
4329
Body, chassis, structure
13.3
per 100
4.6
2019–2024
1377
Noise, emissions and leaks
12.5
per 100
5.2
2019–2024
1299
Non-component advisories
12.4
per 100
7.8
2019–2024
1287
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)
16.6
% next fail
2019–2024
435
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)
9.2
% next fail
2019–2024
435
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)
6.4
% next fail
2019–2024
435
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)
6.0
% next fail
2019–2024
435
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)
4.6
% next fail
2019–2024
435
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)
4.6
% next fail
2019–2024
435
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 435 cars)
3.0
% next fail
2019–2024
435
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)
26.3
% next fail
2019–2024
445
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)
16.9
% next fail
2019–2024
445
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)
14.4
% next fail
2019–2024
445
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)
10.8
% next fail
2019–2024
445
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)
8.5
% next fail
2019–2024
445
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)
6.5
% next fail
2019–2024
445
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 445 cars)
5.8
% next fail
2019–2024
445
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail
30.1
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail
18.5
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail
16.7
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail
11.2
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail
8.5
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail
8.3
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail
8.1
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail
1.1
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
731
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass
22.9
% next fail
2019–2024
1098
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass
10.2
% next fail
2019–2024
1098
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass
10.1
% next fail
2019–2024
1098
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass
8.2
% next fail
2019–2024
1098
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass
7.7
% next fail
2019–2024
1098
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass
6.9
% next fail
2019–2024
1098
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass
4.5
% next fail
2019–2024
1098
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass
0.6
% next fail
2019–2024
1098
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory
28.1
% next fail
2019–2024
1426
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory
16.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1426
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory
15.6
% next fail
2019–2024
1426
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory
10.7
% next fail
2019–2024
1426
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory
8.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1426
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory
8.4
% next fail
2019–2024
1426
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory
7.4
% next fail
2019–2024
1426
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory
1.0
% next fail
2019–2024
1426
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory
0.8
% next fail
2019–2024
1426
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
1426
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail
31.2
% next fail
2019–2024
2260
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail
21.1
% next fail
2019–2024
2260
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail
18.8
% next fail
2019–2024
2260
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail
13.4
% next fail
2019–2024
2260
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail
12.5
% next fail
2019–2024
2260
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail
11.6
% next fail
2019–2024
2260
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail
8.6
% next fail
2019–2024
2260
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail
1.0
% next fail
2019–2024
2260
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail
0.8
% next fail
2019–2024
2260
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
2260
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)
22.5
% next fail
2019–2024
369
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)
13.0
% next fail
2019–2024
369
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)
12.5
% next fail
2019–2024
369
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)
10.3
% next fail
2019–2024
369
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)
6.2
% next fail
2019–2024
369
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)
5.4
% next fail
2019–2024
369
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)
5.1
% next fail
2019–2024
369
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
30.6
% next fail
2019–2024
500
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
21.2
% next fail
2019–2024
500
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
17.4
% next fail
2019–2024
500
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
15
% next fail
2019–2024
500
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
12.2
% next fail
2019–2024
500
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
9
% next fail
2019–2024
500
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
8.6
% next fail
2019–2024
500
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory
1.4
% next fail
2019–2024
500
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
28.4
% next fail
2019–2024
806
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
23.4
% next fail
2019–2024
806
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
20.2
% next fail
2019–2024
806
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
16.5
% next fail
2019–2024
806
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
13.8
% next fail
2019–2024
806
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
12.3
% next fail
2019–2024
806
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
8.3
% next fail
2019–2024
806
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
1.6
% next fail
2019–2024
806
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
1.2
% next fail
2019–2024
806
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
806
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).
Dangerous defects: 15.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Dangerous defects
15.6
per 100
11.2
2019–2024
10376
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 37.8–52.8%)
45.2
% failed first time
41.6
2024
166
Age 16 (rough estimate: 277 tests, 95% interval 40.4–52.1%)
46.2
% failed first time
43.1
2024
277
Age 17 (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 48.0–58.2%)
53.1
% failed first time
43.1
2024
367
Age 18 (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 42.7–53.4%)
48.0
% failed first time
43.9
2024
329
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).
Age 10: 51.0. Age 18: 48.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 10
51.0
% fail
35.6
2024
263
Age 11
42.5
% fail
38.6
2024
772
Age 12
47.1
% fail
41.3
2024
1487
Age 13
48.6
% fail
43.3
2024
2077
Age 14
49.4
% fail
45.0
2024
1807
Age 15
47.5
% fail
46.3
2024
1619
Age 16
48.7
% fail
47.3
2024
1207
Age 17
51.5
% fail
47.8
2024
782
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 18
48.0
% fail
48.0
2024
329
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Build year 2006 (rough estimate: 2,957 tests, 95% interval 93.0–103.1)
98.1
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
2957
Build year 2007 (rough estimate: 3,268 tests, 95% interval 97.1–107.0)
102.1
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
3268
Build year 2008 (rough estimate: 2,447 tests, 95% interval 90.9–102.3)
96.6
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
2447
Build year 2009 (rough estimate: 1,051 tests, 95% interval 90.4–108.2)
99.3
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
1051
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Expected repair bill
186.4
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
1165
Estimated range lower
186.4
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
1165
Estimated range upper
354.2
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
1165
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)
76.1
GBP expected contribution
180
price catalogue
1165
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)
50.3
GBP expected contribution
150
price catalogue
1165
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)
34.0
GBP expected contribution
140
price catalogue
1165
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer
26
GBP expected contribution
200
price catalogue
1165
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Fiat Sedici (this model)
113.4
index
100 = normal
2024
1165
Suzuki Liana
115.1
index
113.4
2024
1220
Skoda Felicia
112.6
index
113.4
2024
947
Mazda 323
111.1
index
113.4
2024
1334
Hyundai Accent
113.4
index
113.4
2024
1705
Daihatsu Hijet
111.5
index
113.4
2024
909
Chevrolet Trax
115.7
index
113.4
2024
1482
Fiat Grande Punto
108
index
113.4
2024
3348
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Fiat Bravo
116.4
index
113.4
2024
5041
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 15 median (rough estimate)
91369
miles
2024
166
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)
74912
miles
2024
166
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)
111305
miles
2024
166
Age 16 median (rough estimate)
96190
miles
2024
277
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)
77359
miles
2024
277
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)
116607
miles
2024
277
Age 17 median (rough estimate)
102013
miles
2024
367
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)
77006
miles
2024
367
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)
120989
miles
2024
367
Age 18 median (rough estimate)
98856
miles
2024
329
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)
78065
miles
2024
329
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)
120451
miles
2024
329
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 28.9–42.7%)
35.5
% failed first time
2024
183
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 390 tests, 95% interval 46.6–56.5%)
51.5
% failed first time
2024
390
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 426 tests, 95% interval 48.5–58%)
53.3
% failed first time
2024
426
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 38.3–57.1%)
47.6
% failed first time
2024
105
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
100,000 miles
38.2
% of tested cars
2024
3959
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 356 tests, 95% interval 3.1–3.8%)
3.4
% of tested cars
2024
356
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.3%)
0.2
% of tested cars
2024
23
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age and mileage adjusted index
115.1
index
114.8
2019–2024
1165
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
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.
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 6.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Salt belt susceptibility
6.1
ratio estimate
1
2024 + geographic layers
1146
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.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Likely compliant
64.2
% estimate
2024
1165
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).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Same-day retest
32.0
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
3747
Retest within 10 days
63.3
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
3747
Clean MOT streak
17.6
%
observed chains
2019–2024
1862
Repeat advisory
50.0
%
observed chains
2019–2024
1862
Decreasing odometer
0.8
% mileage anomaly
observed chains
2019–2024
2114
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).
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Low-use first-time failure
35.0
%
53.1
2019–2024
1250
Low-use gap
-18.1
percentage points
8–12k miles
2019–2024
1250
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.
Repeat after fail: 44.4 vs 42.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat Sedici: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Repeat after fail
44.4
%
42.6
2019–2024
852
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)
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
19
tests with both
2024
19
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
19
tests with both
2024
19
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
18
tests with both
2024
18
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
17
tests with both
2024
17
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
16
tests with both
2024
16
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
14
tests with both
2024
14
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
12
tests with both
2024
12
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
11
tests with both
2024
11
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
10
tests with both
2024
10
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
10
tests with both
2024
10
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
9
tests with both
2024
9
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
9
tests with both
2024
9
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
8
tests with both
2024
8
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
7
tests with both
2024
7
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
7
tests with both
2024
7
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
6
tests with both
2024
6
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
5
tests with both
2024
5
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
DVSA recall campaigns matched
1
campaigns
DVSA register
DVSA register
1165
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 37.8–52.8%)
45.2
% fail first time
2024
166
Age 16 (rough estimate: 277 tests, 95% interval 40.4–52.1%)
46.2
% fail first time
2024
277
Age 17 (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 48.0–58.2%)
53.1
% fail first time
2024
367
Age 18 (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 42.7–53.4%)
48.0
% fail first time
2024
329
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.
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)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Netherlands
55.5
% failed
50.8
2024 by country
1806
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).
How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.
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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.