Fiat Panda vs Fiat Tipo s: 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 s
59%
MOT pass rate · 1,428 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Tipo s (59%) 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 s |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 59% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 41% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 73,375 mi | 90,715 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128,935 | 1,428 |
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 s
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Panda (75%) and Fiat Tipo s (59%) 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.