2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Fiat Panda MOT pass rate and common faults

3,519 MOT tests in 2024. 78.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time78.5%
Failed or needed repairs21.5%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,519 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    67 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working1.1%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  7. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle1.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    34 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.5%
  2. Suspension7.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  4. Tyres4.4%
  5. Brakes3.6%
  6. Body & chassis2.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2017 Fiat Panda?

In 2024, 78.5% of 2017 Fiat Panda cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,519 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Fiat Panda?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Fiat Panda reliable at MOT time?

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