Fiat Panda vs Fiat Seicento 2tone: 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 Seicento 2tone
64%
MOT pass rate · 16 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Seicento 2tone (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Panda | Fiat Seicento 2tone |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 32,779 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 16 |
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 Seicento 2tone
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Seicento 2tone (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Panda report Full Fiat Seicento 2tone 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.