Fiat Benimar primero 313 vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Benimar primero 313
79%
MOT pass rate · 13 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Benimar primero 313 (79%) 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 Benimar primero 313 | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 21% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 11,273 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 13 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Benimar primero 313
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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 Benimar primero 313 (79%) and Fiat Panda (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Benimar primero 313 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.