2017 Fiat Panda · 11,765 MOT tests
2017 Fiat Panda reliability
2017 Fiat Pandas fail 20% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 17 Panda years (11,765 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- 20%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 27,424
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,765
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.9% of tests fail here (205% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Fiat Panda
Fail rate by area
- Suspension5.6%
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Tyres3.5%
- Brakes2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.82%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 2.12%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.65%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 1.32%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.08%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.03%
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 (12.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.03%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.9%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (3.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.28%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.77%)
Other years
Every Fiat Panda year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Fiat Panda reliable?
2017 Fiat Pandas fail 20% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 17 Panda years (11,765 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Fiat Panda MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.82% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (2.12% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Fiat Panda have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Fiat Panda shows 27,424 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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