Fiat Panda 750 vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Panda 750
67%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda 750 (67%) and Fiat Punto (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Panda 750 | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 45,214 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat Panda 750
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nail in offside front tyre
- Oil leak
- brake pipes heavily undersill
- corrsion to o/s/r inner wheel arch chassis rail
Fiat Punto
- 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)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda 750 (67%) and Fiat Punto (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Panda 750 report Full Fiat Punto 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.