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FIAT Panda MOT Results

57.4% pass rate
from 188 tests in 2017
(46% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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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.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.3% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.1% fail on Front lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear lamps
      • 0.53% fail on All position lamps
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.53% fail on Tell tales
    • 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 2.7% fail on Fog lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Battery
    • 1.6% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.6% fail on Lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Horn
    • 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
  • 18% fail on Suspension (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 10% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Component mounting
      • 5.3% fail on Spring mounting (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
      • 2.1% fail on Front drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Constant velocity joints
    • 1.1% fail on Tie bars/rods (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.53% fail on Attachment
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.53% fail on Front
      • 0.53% fail on Rear
    • 0.53% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Front wheels
      • 3.7% fail on Rear wheels
      • 1.1% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.53% fail on Brake operation
    • 4.3% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 2.7% fail on Components
        • 2.7% fail on Pipes
      • 1.1% fail on Operation
      • 0.53% fail on Leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Hub components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.53% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
  • 10% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 7.4% fail on Washers
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers
  • 9.0% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 9.0% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust system (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Emissions
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.53% fail on Cap
      • 0.53% fail on System
    • 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.53% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 3.7% fail on Vehicle structure (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Body condition
    • 0.53% fail on Doors
      • 0.53% fail on Drivers
    • 0.53% fail on Seats
      • 0.53% fail on Passengers
  • 2.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering system
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.53% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plate
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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.