2007 Fiat Sedici — MOT failures & pass rate
2,985 MOT tests on the 2007 Fiat Sedici are in this dataset, and 69.0% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (26.8% fail rate), the 2007 Sedici comes out 4.2pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 20.0% of tests against 12.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, ball joint and coil spring — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 296 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 35.4% versus 22.4%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 30.6% of the time against 31.5% for diesel.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 38.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 20.0% | 598 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.7% | 379 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.6% | 375 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 8.5% | 253 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.8% | 173 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.7% | 170 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 296 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 293 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 249 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 195 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 149 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 136 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 38.3% | 1,143 |
| 2 | Suspension | 36.4% | 1,086 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.6% | 794 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.4% | 548 |
| 5 | Other defects | 16.1% | 479 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 14.0% | 419 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 49 | 22.4% |
| 30-60k | 316 | 23.4% |
| 60-90k | 867 | 30.7% |
| 90-120k | 1,083 | 31.6% |
| 120-150k | 542 | 34.5% |
| 150k+ | 127 | 35.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,667 | 30.6% |
| Diesel | 1,318 | 31.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 803 | 31.3% |
| 2022 | 685 | 29.0% |
| 2023 | 605 | 31.1% |
| 2024 | 525 | 33.9% |
| 2025 | 367 | 30.0% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Sedici
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 20.0% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (20.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (12.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (12.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Fiat Sedicis pass their MOT?
69.0% of the 2,985 2007 Fiat Sedici MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Fiat Sedici?
Suspension, recorded in 20.0% of tests, followed by brakes (12.7%).
Does the 2007 Sedici get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.4% in the 0-30k band to 35.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,985 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.