FIAT Panda MOT Results

Registered in 2012
70.9% pass rate
from 6,663 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Panda is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.5% fail on Suspension
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint (45% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Springs (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Coil springs (35% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring (36% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Mounting
    • 0.78% fail on Shock absorbers (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.015% fail on Axles
      • 0.015% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.81% fail on Direction indicators (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Flashing type (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.090% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.090% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.090% fail on Horn
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.090% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition (19% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.015% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.015% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.2% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.98% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Brake pads (53% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.30% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (28% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.87% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (53% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.030% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.060% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Non catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drive shafts (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.015% fail on Joints
    • 0.060% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.060% fail on Doors
      • 0.045% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.045% fail on Body
      • 0.045% fail on Other body component
    • 0.045% fail on Seats
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.030% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.015% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.015% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.68% fail on Steering (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Steering linkage components (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.060% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
    • 0.015% fail on Steering column
    • 0.015% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.50% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Condition
    • 0.045% fail on Attachment (84% better than other 2012 cars)
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