Fiat Panda vs Fiat Spider: 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 Spider
70%
MOT pass rate · 65 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Panda is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Panda | Fiat Spider |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 82,062 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 65 |
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 Spider
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Panda is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 70%. 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.