Fiat Panda vs Fiat Swift edge 494: 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 Swift edge 494
89%
MOT pass rate · 121 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Swift edge 494 is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Panda | Fiat Swift edge 494 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 18,006 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 121 |
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 Swift edge 494
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Swift edge 494 is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 75%. 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.