Fiat 500 c s twinair vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 500 c s twinair
92%
MOT pass rate · 16 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 c s twinair (92%) 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 500 c s twinair | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 40,929 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 16 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat 500 c s twinair
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
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 500 c s twinair (92%) and Fiat Panda (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 500 c s twinair report Full Fiat Panda report Most reliable cars
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.