Fiat 500 vs Fiat Panda 1000 cl bianca: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 500
77%
MOT pass rate · 333,596 vehicles
Fiat Panda 1000 cl bianca
67%
MOT pass rate · 1,506 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Panda 1000 cl bianca (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Panda 1000 cl bianca |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 46,993 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 1,506 |
Most common faults
Fiat 500
- 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))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fiat Panda 1000 cl bianca
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Panda 1000 cl bianca (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 500 report Full Fiat Panda 1000 cl bianca 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.