Fiat Panda MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Panda. Check any Panda by registration number below.
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72.2%
Avg Pass Rate
-12.8%
vs Fiat Avg
37
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Fiat Panda — MOT Reliability Overview
The Fiat Panda has an average MOT pass rate of 72.2%, which is 12.8 percentage points below the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Panda on the road.
The most common reasons a Fiat Panda fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. If you are preparing your Panda for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Typical mileage for the Panda is around 28,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Panda, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.
Before buying a used Fiat Panda, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Fiat Panda performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 116 vehicles
2.7%
13.4%
30k mi
2020
Based on 3,392 vehicles
1.3%
6.3%
24k mi
42k mi
2019
Based on 5,942 vehicles
2.4%
12.3%
28k mi
40k mi
2018
Based on 6,215 vehicles
2.8%
14.0%
40k mi
2017
Based on 8,218 vehicles
3.1%
16.3%
46k mi
2016
Based on 11,229 vehicles
3.7%
19.4%
2015
Based on 18,260 vehicles
4.3%
21.9%
88k mi
2014
Based on 18,474 vehicles
4.9%
22.9%
89k mi
2013
Based on 17,638 vehicles
5.5%
25.7%
91k mi
2012
Based on 14,863 vehicles
6.2%
27.6%
96k mi
2011
Based on 12,570 vehicles
8.4%
32.2%
2010
Based on 20,940 vehicles
9.1%
34.4%
2009
Based on 23,758 vehicles
8.7%
32.6%
2008
Based on 11,871 vehicles
8.8%
33.0%
2007
Based on 12,619 vehicles
9.8%
34.9%
2006
Based on 9,864 vehicles
9.4%
36.0%
2005
Based on 7,611 vehicles
9.1%
34.3%
2004
Based on 6,546 vehicles
9.5%
35.9%
2003
Based on 28,000 vehicles
0.0%
0.1%
16k mi
28k mi
55k mi
2002
Based on 121 vehicles
92k mi
2001
Based on 115 vehicles
112k mi
2000
Based on 162 vehicles
107k mi
1999
Based on 224 vehicles
121k mi
1998
Based on 164 vehicles
134k mi
1997
Based on 250 vehicles
1996
Based on 169 vehicles
1995
Based on 40 vehicles
4.2%
37.5%
1994
Based on 103 vehicles
3.9%
21.1%
1993
Based on 182 vehicles
2.2%
25.0%
1992
Based on 168 vehicles
2.5%
26.1%
1991
Based on 124 vehicles
2.4%
30.6%
1990
Based on 143 vehicles
3.0%
30.0%
1989
Based on 144 vehicles
1.9%
17.0%
1988
Based on 113 vehicles
2.4%
23.5%
1987
Based on 55 vehicles
2.9%
5.9%
1986
Based on 47 vehicles
5.7%
17.1%
0
Based on 117,602 vehicles
60k mi
Top MOT Failures — Fiat Panda
The most common reasons a Fiat Panda fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Front Nearside
Rear Offside
Typical Mileage — Fiat Panda
Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2003 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Panda.
At 3 Years
16,000
miles
At 5 Years
28,000
miles
At 10 Years
55,000
miles
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Fiat Panda — Frequently Asked Questions
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