FIAT Panda MOT Results
Registered in 200452.3% pass rate
from 4,038 tests in 2021
(5.3% worse than other 2004 cars)
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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Panda is unusually good or bad.
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20% fail on
Suspension
(14% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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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)
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1.4% fail on
Springs
(68% better than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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0.89% fail on
Coil springs
(79% better than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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0.050% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.025% fail on Ball joint
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7.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(27% worse than other 2004 cars)
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18% fail on
Brakes
(26% worse than other 2004 cars)
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15% fail on
Brake performance
(95% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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4.6% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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0.050% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance
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4.5% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Service brake performance
(50% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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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
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0.025% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
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4.3% fail on
Rbt
(49% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Parking brake performance
(160% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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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)
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0.050% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.050% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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4.2% fail on
Rbt
(160% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
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9.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(120% worse than other 2004 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads
- 0.050% fail on Brake linings
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0.99% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.92% fail on Brake discs
- 0.074% fail on Brake drums
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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
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.69% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.47% fail on Hand lever
- 0.22% fail on Pedal
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0.69% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.69% fail on Lever
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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
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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)
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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)
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0.050% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.050% fail on Leaks
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0.025% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 0.025% fail on Leaks
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0.025% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.025% fail on Other components
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15% fail on
Brake performance
(95% worse than other 2004 cars)
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12% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(29% better than other 2004 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Direction indicators
(67% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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
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4.4% fail on
Flashing type
(67% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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)
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1.4% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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1.4% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
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1.4% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.45% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (81% better than other 2004 cars)
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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
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0.025% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.025% fail on Position lamp
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0.025% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.025% fail on Switch
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4.4% fail on
Direction indicators
(67% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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
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0.30% fail on
View to rear
- 0.27% fail on Mirrors
- 0.025% fail on Indirect vision devices
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0.099% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.074% fail on Windscreen
- 0.025% fail on Window
- 0.025% fail on Driver's view
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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)
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8.6% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 5.0% fail on Exhaust system (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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0.050% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.050% fail on Sub-frame condition
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0.84% fail on
Chassis
(68% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Chassis condition (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Transmission
(77% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Drive shafts
(76% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Drive shafts
(76% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Doors
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0.20% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.17% fail on Door condition
- 0.025% fail on Catch
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0.17% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.17% fail on Door condition
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0.15% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.15% fail on Door condition
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0.20% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.35% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.025% fail on Tank
- 0.025% fail on Pipe
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0.15% fail on
Body
- 0.12% fail on Panel
- 0.025% fail on Other body component
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0.050% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.025% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.025% fail on Bracket
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0.050% fail on
Seats
- 0.050% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.025% fail on Bumpers
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0.025% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.025% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.025% fail on
Cabs
- 0.025% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.025% fail on Undertray
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8.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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7.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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0.050% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.025% fail on Oxygen sensor
- 0.025% fail on NOx sensor
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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
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7.6% fail on
Spark ignition
(26% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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
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7.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.9% fail on
Steering
(35% better than other 2004 cars)
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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
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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
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0.22% fail on
Steering play
- 0.22% fail on Steering rack
- 0.15% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.074% fail on
Power steering
(77% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Operation
- 0.025% fail on Steering column
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2.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
(32% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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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)
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0.050% fail on
Airbags
- 0.050% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.7% fail on
Seat belts
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0.54% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.54% fail on Registration plates
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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)
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0.025% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.025% fail on Speedometer
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0.025% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.025% fail on
Doors
- 0.025% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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0.025% fail on
Doors
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Fiat Panda (2004 - 2012)
Space, comfort and practicality in an engaging, affordable package.