2018 Fiat Panda · 8,897 MOT tests
2018 Fiat Panda reliability
2018 Fiat Pandas fail 16% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 17 Panda years (8,897 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- 16%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 21,969
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,897
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 4.4% of tests fail here (256% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Fiat Panda
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Suspension4.4%
- Lights and electrics4%
- Tyres3%
- Brakes1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.17%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.06%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.98%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.57%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 0.56%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.64%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.68%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (1.9%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.29%)
Other years
Every Fiat Panda year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Fiat Panda reliable?
2018 Fiat Pandas fail 16% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 17 Panda years (8,897 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Fiat Panda MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.17% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.06% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Fiat Panda have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Fiat Panda shows 21,969 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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