Fiat Geist vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Geist
77%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Geist (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 Geist | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 3% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 20,949 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Geist
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nail in rear tyre
- front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (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 Geist (77%) 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.