Fiat Panda
MOT data from 146,414 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 76%. Average mileage at test: 63,687 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 9,420 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5,018 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 4,165 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3,168 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2,888 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 2,749 |
| 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 | 2,659 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2,601 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2,514 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,441 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 136,590 | 76.2% |
| Diesel | 9,808 | 73.2% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 103 | 77.7% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 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, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 1989 | 113 | 79.6% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1990 | 118 | 73.7% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., braking effort inadequate at a wheel | |||
| 1991 | 104 | 71.2% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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 | |||
| 1992 | 139 | 73.4% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 1993 | 166 | 69.9% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 2003 | 126 | 71.4% | |
| Top failures: 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2004 | 4,735 | 66.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2005 | 5,377 | 68.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2006 | 7,118 | 68% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2007 | 9,052 | 69% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 8,480 | 70.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 17,368 | 72% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2010 | 15,577 | 72.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2011 | 9,076 | 73.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2012 | 10,177 | 77.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 12,058 | 78.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a shock absorber bush excessively worn | |||
| 2014 | 12,181 | 80.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2015 | 12,008 | 81.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2016 | 7,262 | 83.5% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2017 | 5,219 | 85.4% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber bush excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2018 | 3,852 | 87.6% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2019 | 3,686 | 88.4% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2020 | 1,955 | 93.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2021 | 111 | 90.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
35,266 mi
Median
43,347 mi
75th percentile
70,068 mi
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