Fiat Ducato pickup vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Ducato pickup
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Ducato pickup (75%) 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 pickup | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 161,235 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Ducato pickup
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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 pickup (75%) 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.