Fiat Dethleffs motor caravan vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Dethleffs motor caravan
82%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Dethleffs motor caravan (82%) 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 Dethleffs motor caravan | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 109,434 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Dethleffs motor caravan
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- condensation in n/s headlamp unit
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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 Dethleffs motor caravan (82%) 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.