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2008 Fiat Sedici: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2008 Fiat Sedicis, from 226 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 226 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

226MOT tests in 2025
54%pass first time (all 2008 cars: 57%)
5,900typical miles a year
3.1×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2008 Fiat Sedicis than on all cars registered in 2008.

  • Rigid brake pipes3.1× usual
    Fiat Sedici
    29.6% All 2008 cars
    9.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 5.3%, against 1.5% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Coil springs2× usual
    Fiat Sedici
    24.3% All 2008 cars
    12.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 11.1%, against 3.9% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £175–£400 (pair, one axle) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.

  • Ball joint2.1× usual
    Fiat Sedici
    13.7% All 2008 cars
    6.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 8%, against 3.2% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

By area

The share of 2008 Fiat Sedici MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    61% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    49% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    33% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    27% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    18% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    15% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2009136Suspension 56%
2007282Suspension 54%
2006266Suspension 58%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2008 Fiat Sedicis registered in 2008. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score