Fiat Panda

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 25 model years from 152,146 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

152,146

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (94%)

Years Covered

About the Fiat Panda

The Fiat Panda was MOT tested 152,146 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 25 model years (1990 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 2,120 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 28 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Fiat Pandas pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 12 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 67,835 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 20,407 miles.

Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Panda is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 875cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,780

Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Fiat Panda?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs Fiat brand average-7% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread28 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Fiat Panda by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	89%	127	20,407 mi
2020	94%	2,120	20,195 mi
2019	88%	3,819	25,239 mi
2018	87%	4,058	30,276 mi
2017	85%	5,451	35,891 mi
2016	83%	7,605	42,126 mi
2015	81%	12,616	49,867 mi
2014	80%	12,902	56,982 mi
2013	79%	12,679	62,830 mi
2012	77%	10,726	63,247 mi
2011	73%	9,358	67,269 mi
2010	72%	15,920	71,228 mi
2009	72%	17,759	73,003 mi
2008	70%	8,825	78,699 mi
2007	69%	9,427	81,587 mi
2006	67%	7,416	83,111 mi
2005	68%	5,600	83,662 mi
2004	66%	4,917	81,345 mi
2003	70%	135	81,432 mi
1995	61%	33	49,142 mi
1994	72%	92	62,450 mi
1993	71%	170	68,567 mi
1992	73%	150	63,541 mi
1991	71%	111	71,698 mi
1990	72%	130	67,835 mi

Questions about the Fiat Panda

Is the Fiat Panda reliable?

Across its 25 model years in our data (1990 to 2021), the Fiat Panda averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 152,146 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.

Which year Fiat Panda has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Fiat Panda has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 66%, a 28 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.