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Fiat Sedici reliability by build year

Coverage 2006-20141 named generationSUVPETROL / DIESEL

We've only got 471 MOT tests for Fiat Sedicis built around 2007 (18 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Fiat Sedici built around 2007: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Fiat Sedicis built around 2007 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Key figure

Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

What to check before viewing

The Fiat Sedici's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Sedici's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Fiat Sedici fail rate by age

This chart combines every Fiat Sedici ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
23931.8%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
34633.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
47134.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
12932.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 18 years old.

What goes wrong most often on 18-year-old Fiat Sedicis

These issues come from 18-year-old Fiat Sedicis, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    28.7%
    Advisory: 217Fail: 22 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    28.4%
    Advisory: 129Fail: 61 (32% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    24.4%
    Advisory: 152Fail: 15 (9% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    17.8%
    Advisory: 90Fail: 5 (5% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    16.4%
    Advisory: 63Fail: 41 (39% of the times it was found)

Based on 471 MOT tests on 18-year-old Fiat Sedicis, every generation combined.

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 18-year-old Fiat Sedicis notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension47%
  2. Suspension + Tyres30%
  3. Body & structure + Suspension29%
  4. Brakes + Tyres28%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 338 MOT tests on Fiat Sedici cars built around 2007 (18 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Fiat Sedici.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

1 recall in all

1 Fiat Sedici recall covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • Handbrake may fail

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.9%

    Lower fail rate: 24.9%, against 34.6% for the Fiat Sedici, both built around 2007.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,103 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  2. 2

    Audi Q7

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.8%
    Dangerous
    7.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.6%

    Lower fail rate: 22.5%, against 34.6% for the Fiat Sedici, both built around 2007.

    2,432 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  3. 3

    Mercedes-Benz ML

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    9.4%
    Dangerous
    6.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.1%

    Lower fail rate: 24.6%, against 34.6% for the Fiat Sedici, both built around 2007.

    1,827 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  4. 4

    BMW X5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.1%
    Dangerous
    6.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    86.6%

    Lower fail rate: 26.8%, against 34.6% for the Fiat Sedici, both built around 2007.

    12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,967 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2007 (18 years old), the Fiat Sedici across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 471 18-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Fiat Sedici ever sold: 1,185 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2007 (18 years old): 471 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.