FIAT Panda MOT Results

Registered in 2013
71.7% pass rate
from 7,739 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Panda is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (40% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.078% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Headlamps (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.078% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.039% fail on Horn
    • 0.039% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.8% fail on Suspension
    • 4.3% fail on Springs (20% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs (20% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring (20% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (53% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.36% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.052% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.090% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.013% fail on Axles
      • 0.013% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension rod
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (22% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (64% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.090% fail on View to rear
      • 0.090% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.052% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.052% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (53% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (46% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (46% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.37% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Cable (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.89% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.14% fail on Rigid brake pipes (52% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.090% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.090% fail on Lever
    • 0.090% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.052% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.013% fail on Pedal
    • 0.013% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (15% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (61% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Transmission (42% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Prop shaft (24 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Bearing housing (30 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Flexible couplings (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Joints
      • 0.22% fail on Drive shafts (72% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Doors (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Catch
      • 0.039% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.065% fail on Seats
      • 0.065% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.039% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on Tank
    • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket
    • 0.039% fail on Body
      • 0.026% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
    • 0.026% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.026% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.026% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition (60% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Engine oil leaks (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.75% fail on Steering (42% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Steering linkage components (41% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Track rod end (39% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.052% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.052% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.28% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle (58% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates (58% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.090% fail on Road Wheels (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Attachment (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Condition
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