FIAT PANDA MOT Pass Rate
68.0% of 29,398 FIAT PANDA MOT tests pass.
At 68.0%, The PANDA passes slightly less often than the average across all FIAT models (73.0%).
The FIAT PANDA passes 68.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FIAT PANDA tested at 3–6 years pass 88.6% of the time, compared with just 57.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.6% | 1,491 | 27,709 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.4% | 6,352 | 46,284 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.9% | 12,081 | 65,633 miles |
| 15+ years | 57.9% | 9,473 | 79,602 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FIAT PANDA
The most common reason the FIAT PANDA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 63.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 63.9% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 44.4% | not working |
| Brakes | 32.5% | efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 23.2% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.2% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Steering | 4.8% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.3% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related FIAT models
- FIAT 500 — 72.1% pass rate
- FIAT PUNTO — 63.4% pass rate
- FIAT DUCATO — 78.3% pass rate
- FIAT DOBLO — 69.8% pass rate
- FIAT 500X — 79.0% pass rate
- FIAT 500C — 71.7% pass rate