2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Fiat Panda MOT pass rate and common faults

2,569 MOT tests in 2024. 83.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time83.0%
Failed or needed repairs17.0%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,569 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    37 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    27 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  6. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle0.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension5.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  3. Tyres3.9%
  4. Lights & electrics3.5%
  5. Brakes2.6%
  6. Body & chassis1.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2019 Fiat Panda?

In 2024, 83.0% of 2019 Fiat Panda cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,569 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Fiat Panda?

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

Is the 2019 Fiat Panda reliable at MOT time?

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