Fiat Panda vs Fiat Tipo red: 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 red
81%
MOT pass rate · 83 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Tipo red (81%) 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 red |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 7% |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 28,763 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 83 |
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 red
- 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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Tipo red (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Panda report Full Fiat Tipo red 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.