2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Fiat Panda MOT pass rate and common faults

1,114 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test15,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,114 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    22 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  9. Washers: not working0.5%
  10. Individual direction indicators: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.7%
  2. Lights & electrics2.9%
  3. Suspension2.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  5. Brakes1.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine1.6%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2021 Fiat Panda?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2021 Fiat Panda cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,114 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Fiat Panda?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 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).