Fiat Panda vs Fiat Regata: 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 Regata
73%
MOT pass rate · 96 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Panda is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Panda | Fiat Regata |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 65,989 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 96 |
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 Regata
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Panda is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 73%. 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.