FIAT Panda MOT Results

Registered in 2004
52.3% pass rate
from 4,038 tests in 2021
(5.3% worse than other 2004 cars)
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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Panda is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (14% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Suspension arms (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (90% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Mounting (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.42% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings (63% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Axles
      • 0.20% fail on Axle (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.050% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
  • 18% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 9.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (80% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.074% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.050% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.050% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.050% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.050% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.92% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.074% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.47% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Cable (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Lever
    • 0.69% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 0.69% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.69% fail on Lever
    • 0.57% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Anti-lock braking system (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.47% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.22% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.050% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.025% fail on Valves
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.050% fail on Leaks
    • 0.025% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.025% fail on Leaks
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.074% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.074% fail on Horn (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.025% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.025% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.025% fail on Switch
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.27% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.025% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.099% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.074% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.025% fail on Window
    • 0.025% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.2% fail on Tyres (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Tread depth (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.64% fail on Size/type (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.84% fail on Chassis (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Chassis condition (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
        • 0.025% fail on Catch
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.025% fail on Tank
      • 0.025% fail on Pipe
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
    • 0.050% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.025% fail on Bracket
    • 0.050% fail on Seats
      • 0.050% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.025% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.025% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.025% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.025% fail on Cabs
      • 0.025% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
  • 8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.6% fail on Spark ignition (26% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.050% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.025% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.82% fail on Fluid leaks (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Engine oil leaks (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end (29% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Operation
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.15% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.074% fail on Power steering (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Operation
    • 0.025% fail on Steering column
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment
      • 0.025% fail on Requirements
    • 0.74% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Airbags
      • 0.050% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Condition
    • 0.050% fail on Attachment (86% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.025% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.025% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.025% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.025% fail on Doors
      • 0.025% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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