Fiat Panda vs Fiat Tempra sw tds: 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 Tempra sw tds
55%
MOT pass rate · 554 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Tempra sw tds (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Panda | Fiat Tempra sw tds |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 55% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 45% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 79,980 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 554 |
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 Tempra sw tds
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Tempra sw tds (55%) 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.