Fiat Panda vs Fiat Swift select compact 500: 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 select compact 500
97%
MOT pass rate · 29 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Swift select compact 500 (97%) 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 select compact 500 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 97% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 3% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 11,273 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 29 |
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 select compact 500
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner tread no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Swift select compact 500 (97%) 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.