Fiat Panda vs Fiat Rapido van: 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 Rapido van
91%
MOT pass rate · 62 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Rapido van (91%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Panda | Fiat Rapido van |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 14,541 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 62 |
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 Rapido van
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Wipers smeary
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Rapido van (91%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Panda report Full Fiat Rapido van 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.