Fiat Niesmann+bischoff vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Niesmann+bischoff
79%
MOT pass rate · 18 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Niesmann+bischoff (79%) 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 Niesmann+bischoff | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 21% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 62,878 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 18 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Niesmann+bischoff
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Niesmann+bischoff (79%) 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.