Fiat 500 sport rhd vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 500 sport rhd
76%
MOT pass rate · 113 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 sport rhd (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 sport rhd | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 92,096 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 113 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat 500 sport rhd
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 sport rhd (76%) 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.