Fiat Panda l colou vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Panda l colou
54%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda l colou (54%) 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 l colou | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 54% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 46% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 95,389 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat Panda l colou
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- drivers door lock button missing ,are able to open door.
- Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 l colou (54%) and Fiat Punto (69%) 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.