FIAT Panda MOT Results

Registered in 2006
54.6% pass rate
from 5,629 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Panda is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (13% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Suspension arms (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.089% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Shock absorbers (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Sub-frames (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Axles
      • 0.12% fail on Axle (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.071% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Brakes (11% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.018% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (26% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (27% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs (31% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.44% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Cable (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Rod
    • 0.75% fail on Parking brake control (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Lever (70% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Anti-lock braking system (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.071% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.036% fail on Valves
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.089% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.018% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.018% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.018% fail on Servos
  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters (48% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (40% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.071% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.36% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Battery(ies) (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Horn (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.071% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.036% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.018% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.6% fail on Tyres (30% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Tread depth (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.44% fail on Size/type
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.018% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (15% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Drive shafts (70% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Prop shafts (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Prop shaft (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Flexible couplings (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Joints
    • 0.76% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.75% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.44% fail on Chassis
      • 0.44% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.036% fail on Pipe
      • 0.018% fail on Tank
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.089% fail on Door condition
        • 0.018% fail on Catch
      • 0.089% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
        • 0.036% fail on Catch (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Other passenger's door (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.089% fail on Body
      • 0.053% fail on Other body component
      • 0.036% fail on Panel
    • 0.071% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.018% fail on Bracket
    • 0.053% fail on Cabs
      • 0.053% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.018% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.018% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.018% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.66% fail on Compression ignition (52% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.018% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.036% fail on Operation
    • 0.25% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.071% fail on Steering column (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (34% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.99% fail on Prescribed areas (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
      • 0.018% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Airbags
      • 0.071% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle (48% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Condition
  • 0.018% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.018% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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