Fiat Panda vs Fiat Punto dynamic multijet 90: 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 dynamic multijet 90
78%
MOT pass rate · 27 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Punto dynamic multijet 90 (78%) 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 dynamic multijet 90 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 99,709 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 27 |
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 dynamic multijet 90
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Punto dynamic multijet 90 (78%) 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.