Fiat Panda vs Fiat Punto 60 1.7 t: 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 Punto 60 1.7 t
64%
MOT pass rate · 25 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Punto 60 1.7 t (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Panda | Fiat Punto 60 1.7 t |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 112,114 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 25 |
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 Punto 60 1.7 t
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Punto 60 1.7 t (64%) 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.