Fiat Brava 100 sx vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Brava 100 sx
64%
MOT pass rate · 742 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Panda is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 64%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Brava 100 sx | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 64% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 36% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 84,284 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 742 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Brava 100 sx
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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 Panda is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 64%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Fiat Brava 100 sx 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.