FIAT Panda MOT Results

Registered in 2003
48.6% pass rate
from 109 tests in 2021
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Panda is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Brakes
    • 20% fail on Brake performance (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 13% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 6.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 5.5% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.92% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.92% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.92% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.92% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.92% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.92% fail on Valves
    • 0.92% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.92% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.92% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.92% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.92% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.92% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.92% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.8% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.8% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.92% fail on Doors
      • 0.92% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.92% fail on Door condition
      • 0.92% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.92% fail on Door condition
  • 11% fail on Tyres
    • 8.3% fail on Tread depth (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Size/type (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 6.4% fail on Washers
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
  • 8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.8% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 4.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.92% fail on Drag link end
  • 3.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Registration plates (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.92% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.92% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.92% fail on Condition
    • 0.92% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

Search Good Garages