Fiat Ducato 35 120 m-j lwb vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Ducato 35 120 m-j lwb
71%
MOT pass rate · 102 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 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Ducato 35 120 m-j lwb | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 148,262 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 102 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Ducato 35 120 m-j lwb
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- fast engine idle reccomend attention
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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 Panda is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 71%. 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.