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FIAT Panda MOT Results

58.9% pass rate
from 168 tests in 2020
(55% 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 (63% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
    • 4.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (93% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (93% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment (8.5% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn (23% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Position lamps (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Switch (32 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.60% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.60% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Suspension (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Shock absorbers (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.60% fail on Mounting
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame
  • 15% fail on Brakes (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 6.5% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (93% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.60% fail on Lever
    • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.60% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.60% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 13% fail on Visibility (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Washers (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Driver's view (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (76% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (35% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Bumpers (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Towbar (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Vehicle structure (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Doors (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.60% fail on Door condition
      • 0.60% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.60% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Seats (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's seat (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.60% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.60% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.60% fail on Hose
    • 0.60% fail on Body
      • 0.60% fail on Other body component
    • 0.60% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.60% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 4.8% fail on Steering (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Requirements
      • 0.60% fail on Condition
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (15% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (15% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition (24% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions (31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.60% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.60% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.60% fail on Attachment
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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.