Fiat Panda vs Fiat Punto sx 6-speed: 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 sx 6-speed
74%
MOT pass rate · 50 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Punto sx 6-speed (74%) 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 sx 6-speed |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 93,197 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 50 |
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 sx 6-speed
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Punto sx 6-speed (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Panda report Full Fiat Punto sx 6-speed 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.