FIAT Panda MOT Results

Registered in 2010
60.7% pass rate
from 9,788 tests in 2021
(4.0% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Panda is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (25% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Suspension arm (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Springs (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs (57% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring (60% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Mounting (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (19 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (32% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (31% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage
    • 0.39% fail on Macpherson strut (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Axles
      • 0.18% fail on Axle (20 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (78% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings (63% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.020% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.010% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension unit
  • 8.9% fail on Tyres (48% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Tread depth (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (27% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance (46% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (37% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (37% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (25% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.010% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (98% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (99% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (25% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums (40% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs (42% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.36% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Lever
        • 0.010% fail on Linkage
    • 0.33% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (79% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (45% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.061% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.041% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.031% fail on Valves (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.072% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
  • 7.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.092% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (71% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (46% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on All direction indicators (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Headlamps (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.32% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (84% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Electrical equipment (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.010% fail on Horn
    • 0.051% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.051% fail on Position lamp
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers (90% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.061% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.061% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.041% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Transmission (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Drive shafts (70% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.041% fail on Bearing housing (16 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.020% fail on Joints
        • 0.010% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.38% fail on Doors (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's door (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
      • 0.020% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.082% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.020% fail on Hose
      • 0.010% fail on Tank
      • 0.010% fail on Pipe
    • 0.061% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
      • 0.020% fail on Panel
    • 0.041% fail on Seats
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.031% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.020% fail on Chassis
      • 0.020% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.010% fail on Bracket
    • 0.020% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.020% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.010% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.010% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.010% fail on Towbar
      • 0.010% fail on Vehicle structure
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition (52% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.51% fail on Compression ignition (59% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (57% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.041% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.010% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (55% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Steering linkage components (59% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Track rod end (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (61% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.020% fail on Power steering
      • 0.020% fail on Operation
    • 0.020% fail on Steering column
    • 0.010% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
    • 0.082% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.010% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (71% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Attachment (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Condition
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