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FIAT Panda MOT Results

61.5% pass rate
from 200 tests in 2020
(41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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 (55% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Stop lamp (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 5.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.5% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Horn
    • 4.5% fail on Position lamps (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.50% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Switch
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.50% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (73% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.0% fail on Brake fluid (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.50% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.50% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Pedal
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.50% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 7.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Springs
      • 0.50% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.50% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.50% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.50% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.0% fail on Chassis
      • 2.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.5% fail on Joints
      • 0.50% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.50% fail on Joints
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Tank
      • 0.50% fail on Hose
    • 1.0% fail on Engine mounting (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.50% fail on Bracket
    • 1.0% fail on Body
      • 1.0% fail on Other body component (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Seats
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.50% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.50% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.50% fail on View to rear
      • 0.50% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.0% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
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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.