Fiat 128 3p vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 128 3p
60%
MOT pass rate · 6,921 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 128 3p (60%) and Fiat Panda (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 128 3p | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 17,759 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 6,921 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat 128 3p
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- nearside inner c.v. boot leaking
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fiat Panda
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 128 3p (60%) and Fiat Panda (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.