2011 Fiat Panda · 18,229 MOT tests
2011 Fiat Panda reliability
2011 Fiat Pandas fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 17 Panda years (18,229 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- 39.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 59,273
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,229
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 21.3% of tests fail here (100% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Fiat Panda
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.3%
- Lights and electrics12.9%
- Tyres8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
- Brakes6.8%
- Body, chassis and structure4.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 6.51%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 5.13%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.9%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 3.94%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 2.9%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.52%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (18.98%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.59%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.76%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.92%)
Other years
Every Fiat Panda year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Fiat Panda reliable?
2011 Fiat Pandas fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 17 Panda years (18,229 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Fiat Panda MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (6.51% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (5.13% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Fiat Panda have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Fiat Panda shows 59,273 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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