2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Fiat Sedici MOT pass rate and common faults

278 MOT tests in 2024. 54.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time54.0%
Failed or needed repairs46.0%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 278 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.1%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.7%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.7%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension31.7%
  2. Brakes30.2%
  3. Lights & electrics22.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.9%
  5. Body & chassis10.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  7. Tyres5.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.2%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission10.1%

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 2008 Fiat Sedici?

In 2024, 54.0% of 2008 Fiat Sedici cars passed their MOT first time, across 278 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Fiat Sedici?

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

Is the 2008 Fiat Sedici reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).