Fiat Ducato 18 jtd lwb vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Ducato 18 jtd lwb
66%
MOT pass rate · 264 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 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Ducato 18 jtd lwb | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 115,661 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 264 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Ducato 18 jtd lwb
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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 66%. 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.