Fiat Panda vs Fiat Strada abarth 130tc: 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 Strada abarth 130tc
50%
MOT pass rate · 318 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Strada abarth 130tc (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Panda | Fiat Strada abarth 130tc |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 106,356 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 318 |
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 Strada abarth 130tc
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Strada abarth 130tc (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.