2019 Fiat Panda · 6,591 MOT tests
2019 Fiat Panda reliability
2019 Fiat Pandas fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 17 Panda years (6,591 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- 13.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 19,091
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,591
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.4% of tests fail here (323% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 14% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Fiat Panda
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Suspension3.4%
- Tyres3.1%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Brakes2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.29%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.8%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.67%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.64%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.59%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.37%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.29%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.14%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Fiat Panda reliable?
2019 Fiat Pandas fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 17 Panda years (6,591 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Fiat Panda MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.29% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Fiat Panda have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Fiat Panda shows 19,091 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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