Fiat 500 matt black vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 500 matt black
76%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 matt black (76%) 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 matt black | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 71,261 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat 500 matt black
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone but less 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint area (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 matt black (76%) and Fiat Panda (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 500 matt black 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.