Fiat Coupe 20v turbo vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Coupe 20v turbo
62%
MOT pass rate · 602 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 62%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Coupe 20v turbo | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 107,682 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 602 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Coupe 20v turbo
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Oil leak
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 62%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.