Fiat Panda vs Fiat Tipo dgt turbo diesel: 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 Tipo dgt turbo diesel
62%
MOT pass rate · 2,674 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Tipo dgt turbo diesel (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Panda | Fiat Tipo dgt turbo diesel |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 92,716 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 2,674 |
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 Tipo dgt turbo diesel
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Tipo dgt turbo diesel (62%) 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.