2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Fiat Panda MOT pass rate and common faults

7,472 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,472 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    246 marked dangerous
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.6%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension17.5%
  2. Lights & electrics12.7%
  3. Brakes8.0%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Body & chassis4.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.0%

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: 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 2013 Fiat Panda?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2013 Fiat Panda cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,472 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Fiat Panda?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Fiat Panda reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).