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FIAT Panda MOT Results

Registered in 2008
58.6% pass rate
from 6,082 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Panda is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Suspension arms (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (20% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Coil springs (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Macpherson strut (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.56% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame (94% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.44% fail on Wheel bearings (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.30% fail on Axles
      • 0.28% fail on Axle (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.016% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension unit
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (94% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (25% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (37% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Lever
    • 0.64% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.62% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.41% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.033% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator (77 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.066% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.049% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.033% fail on Other components
      • 0.016% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.033% fail on Flexible brake hoses (81% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.033% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Headlamps (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.72% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.033% fail on Horn (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.082% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.049% fail on Bonnet (76% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (13% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Tread depth (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Joints
    • 0.67% fail on Integral vehicle structure (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.26% fail on Chassis (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Chassis condition (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.033% fail on Hose
      • 0.016% fail on System
    • 0.099% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.099% fail on Doors (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
      • 0.033% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
      • 0.016% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
    • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.016% fail on Bracket
    • 0.033% fail on Body
      • 0.016% fail on Body condition
      • 0.016% fail on Panel
    • 0.033% fail on Seats
      • 0.033% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.016% fail on Cabs
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.016% fail on Undertray
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (31% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Emissions not tested (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.33% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.066% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (31% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.033% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Steering play
      • 0.099% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.049% fail on Power steering
      • 0.049% fail on Operation
    • 0.016% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.016% fail on Steering column
    • 0.016% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.016% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment
    • 0.099% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Condition
    • 0.066% fail on Attachment (84% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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