Fiat Ducato 35 business ed mjet iii vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Ducato 35 business ed mjet iii
77%
MOT pass rate · 11 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Ducato 35 business ed mjet iii (77%) 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 Ducato 35 business ed mjet iii | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 49,381 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 11 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Ducato 35 business ed mjet iii
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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 Ducato 35 business ed mjet iii (77%) and Fiat Panda (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Ducato 35 business ed mjet iii report Full Fiat Panda report Most reliable cars
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.