2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Fiat Panda MOT pass rate and common faults

8,562 MOT tests in 2024. 57.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time57.1%
Failed or needed repairs42.9%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,562 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.1%
    780 marked dangerous
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.4%
  2. Lights & electrics22.5%
  3. Brakes17.1%
  4. Tyres10.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  7. Body & chassis6.3%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened25.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.9%

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 2010 Fiat Panda?

In 2024, 57.1% of 2010 Fiat Panda cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,562 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Fiat Panda?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Fiat Panda reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).