2013 Fiat Panda · 25,219 MOT tests
2013 Fiat Panda reliability
2013 Fiat Pandas fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 17 Panda years (25,219 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- 30.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 53,182
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,219
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 13.7% of tests fail here (71% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Fiat Panda
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.7%
- Lights and electrics10.3%
- Tyres5.7%
- Brakes5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.19%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 3.57%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Stop lamp not working 2.68%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.34%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.04%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.18%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.95%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.96%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (5.11%)
Other years
Every Fiat Panda year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Fiat Panda reliable?
2013 Fiat Pandas fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 17 Panda years (25,219 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Fiat Panda MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.19% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (3.57% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Fiat Panda have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Fiat Panda shows 53,182 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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