2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Fiat Panda MOT pass rate and common faults

1,770 MOT tests in 2024. 90.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time90.0%
Failed or needed repairs10.0%
Typical mileage at test18,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,770 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  5. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle0.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    14 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%
  9. Washers: not working0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  2. Suspension2.5%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Tyres1.9%
  5. Brakes1.7%
  6. Body & chassis1.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2020 Fiat Panda?

In 2024, 90.0% of 2020 Fiat Panda cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,770 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Fiat Panda?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Fiat Panda reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).