2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Fiat Panda MOT pass rate and common faults

7,820 MOT tests in 2024. 71.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time71.9%
Failed or needed repairs28.1%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,820 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    233 marked dangerous
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.1%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.5%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.4%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    128 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.0%
  2. Lights & electrics10.6%
  3. Tyres6.2%
  4. Brakes5.2%
  5. Body & chassis4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush6.2%

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: shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. 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 2015 Fiat Panda?

In 2024, 71.9% of 2015 Fiat Panda cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,820 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Fiat Panda?

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

Is the 2015 Fiat Panda reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).