2010 Fiat Panda · 30,389 MOT tests
2010 Fiat Panda reliability
2010 Fiat Pandas fail 41.7% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 17 Panda years (30,389 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- 41.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 63,930
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 30,389
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 20.9% of tests fail here (74% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Fiat Panda
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.9%
- Lights and electrics14%
- Brakes10%
- Tyres9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.9%
- Body, chassis and structure5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 5.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 5.4%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.35%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.98%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 3.14%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Position lamp not working 3.13%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Coil spring showing some corrosion (21.86%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.76%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.29%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.71%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.46%)
Other years
Every Fiat Panda year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Fiat Panda reliable?
2010 Fiat Pandas fail 41.7% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 17 Panda years (30,389 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Fiat Panda MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (5.62% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (5.4% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Fiat Panda have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Fiat Panda shows 63,930 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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