Fiat G punto vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat G punto
65%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat G punto (65%) 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 G punto | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 117,651 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat G punto
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn close to excessive (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has corrosion close to rear suspension mount (6.1.B.2)
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 G punto (65%) 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.