2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Fiat Panda MOT pass rate and common faults

2,649 MOT tests in 2024. 81.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time81.2%
Failed or needed repairs18.8%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,649 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    46 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush0.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    25 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    25 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension5.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  3. Lights & electrics5.1%
  4. Tyres3.9%
  5. Brakes3.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Fiat Panda?

In 2024, 81.2% of 2018 Fiat Panda cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,649 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Fiat Panda?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Fiat Panda reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).