Fiat Panda vs Fiat Primero 283 auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Fiat Primero 283 auto
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Primero 283 auto (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Panda | Fiat Primero 283 auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 7,541 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 1 |
Most common faults
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)
Fiat Primero 283 auto
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- all four tyres have age cracking
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Primero 283 auto (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Panda report Full Fiat Primero 283 auto 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.