2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Fiat Panda MOT pass rate and common faults

7,883 MOT tests in 2024. 70.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time70.6%
Failed or needed repairs29.4%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,883 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    287 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.6%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.5%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension14.7%
  2. Lights & electrics11.8%
  3. Brakes7.5%
  4. Tyres5.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  6. Body & chassis4.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.0%

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 2014 Fiat Panda?

In 2024, 70.6% of 2014 Fiat Panda cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,883 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Fiat Panda?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 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).