2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Fiat Panda MOT pass rate and common faults

4,912 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,912 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.9%
    445 marked dangerous
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.6%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  9. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.1%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension35.6%
  2. Lights & electrics26.0%
  3. Brakes22.0%
  4. Tyres10.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  6. Body & chassis10.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  8. Steering4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened19.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.3%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2007 Fiat Panda?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2007 Fiat Panda cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,912 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Fiat Panda?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Fiat Panda reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).