FIAT Panda MOT Results

Registered in 2005
54.6% pass rate
from 4,562 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Panda is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (13% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Suspension arms (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Pins and bushes (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage (87% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (70% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (77% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Mounting (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Sub-frames (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Sub-frame (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.88% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.57% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Axles
      • 0.18% fail on Axle (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.022% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.088% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.088% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.88% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.088% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Lever
        • 0.022% fail on Linkage
    • 0.83% fail on Parking brake control (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Lever (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Rigid brake pipes (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Anti-lock braking system (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
    • 0.48% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.066% fail on Master cylinder (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Servos
      • 0.022% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.022% fail on Valves
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.044% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.088% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.022% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.066% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.066% fail on Horn (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.066% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.066% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.022% fail on Window
    • 0.044% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.044% fail on Bonnet (79% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Tread depth (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Size/type (99% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (18% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Prop shafts (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Prop shaft (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Joints
        • 0.066% fail on Bearing housing (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.99% fail on Integral vehicle structure (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.066% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.066% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.44% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.088% fail on Hose (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Pipe
      • 0.044% fail on Tank
    • 0.42% fail on Chassis
      • 0.42% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.088% fail on Door condition
        • 0.022% fail on Catch
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.088% fail on Seats
      • 0.088% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.066% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.066% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Bracket
      • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.044% fail on Body (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Other body component
    • 0.044% fail on Cabs
      • 0.044% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.022% fail on Towbar
      • 0.022% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.022% fail on Load security
      • 0.022% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.022% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.022% fail on Floor
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.022% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.96% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.66% fail on Compression ignition (53% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.24% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering gear (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
    • 0.022% fail on Steering lock
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.96% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.22% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment
      • 0.022% fail on Requirements
    • 0.44% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Attachment (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Condition
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