2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Fiat Panda MOT pass rate and common faults

4,834 MOT tests in 2024. 74.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time74.2%
Failed or needed repairs25.8%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,834 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  3. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    95 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working1.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.2%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    66 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.2%
  2. Lights & electrics9.7%
  3. Tyres5.7%
  4. Brakes5.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Body & chassis2.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush6.5%

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 2016 Fiat Panda?

In 2024, 74.2% of 2016 Fiat Panda cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,834 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Fiat Panda reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).