Fiat Panda vs Fiat Punto td s: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
More reliable
Fiat Punto td s
56%
MOT pass rate · 358 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Panda is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 56%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Panda | Fiat Punto td s |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 56% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 44% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 110,226 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 358 |
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 td s
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Panda is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 56%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.