Fiat Panda vs Fiat Swift kon-tiki sport 524: 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 kon-tiki sport 524
86%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Swift kon-tiki sport 524 (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Panda | Fiat Swift kon-tiki sport 524 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 12,149 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 9 |
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 kon-tiki sport 524
- All 4 tyres cracking up slightly in treads
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside & offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Swift kon-tiki sport 524 (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Panda report Full Fiat Swift kon-tiki sport 524 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.