Fiat Panda vs Fiat Punto 75: 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 75
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Punto 75 (50%) 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 75 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 5.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 56,333 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 Punto 75
- Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Punto 75 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Panda report Full Fiat Punto 75 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.