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FIAT Panda MOT Results

65.3% pass rate
from 167 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Panda is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
    • 1.8% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Main beam tell-tale (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.60% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.60% fail on Switch
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 13% fail on Visibility (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Wipers (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Bonnet (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.60% fail on Windscreen
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (99% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.6% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.60% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.60% fail on Joints
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.2% fail on Pipe
      • 0.60% fail on Tank
    • 1.8% fail on Seats
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's seat
      • 1.2% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.60% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.60% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.60% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.60% fail on Body
      • 0.60% fail on Panel
    • 0.60% fail on Floor
    • 0.60% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.60% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.60% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 0.60% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.60% fail on Leaf spring
      • 0.60% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.60% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.60% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.60% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.60% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.0% fail on Brakes
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.60% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.60% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.60% fail on Other components
    • 0.60% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.60% fail on Brake drums
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.60% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.60% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.60% fail on Attachment
      • 0.60% fail on Condition
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 0.60% fail on Size/type
    • 0.60% fail on Condition
    • 0.60% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
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  • Fiat Panda 1980
    Cheap to buy and run, practical small car, 'Fire' engines just keep on going, 999cc Fire engine non-interference if the cambelt snaps.