Fiat Brava 16 elx vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Brava 16 elx
67%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Brava 16 elx (67%) 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 Brava 16 elx | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 76,411 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Brava 16 elx
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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 Brava 16 elx (67%) 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.