2015 Fiat Panda · 26,224 MOT tests
2015 Fiat Panda reliability
2015 Fiat Pandas fail 26% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 17 Panda years (26,224 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- 26%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 40,650
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,224
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 3.3% of tests fail here (147% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Fiat Panda
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.3%
- Lights and electrics8.2%
- Tyres5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Brakes3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 2.74%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.44%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 2.07%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.9%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.85%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.84%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.66%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (5.02%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (4.21%)
Other years
Every Fiat Panda year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Fiat Panda reliable?
2015 Fiat Pandas fail 26% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 17 Panda years (26,224 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Fiat Panda MOT?
Most often shock absorber bush excessively worn (2.74% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.44% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Fiat Panda have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Fiat Panda shows 40,650 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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