Fiat Ducato 40 standard l4h3 auto vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Ducato 40 standard l4h3 auto
93%
MOT pass rate · 259 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Ducato 40 standard l4h3 auto (93%) 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 40 standard l4h3 auto | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 13% | 3% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,506 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 259 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Ducato 40 standard l4h3 auto
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 40 standard l4h3 auto (93%) and Fiat Panda (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Ducato 40 standard l4h3 auto 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.