2020 Fiat Panda · 2,682 MOT tests
2020 Fiat Panda reliability
2020 Fiat Pandas fail 9% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 17 Panda years (2,682 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- 9%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 17,193
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,682
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2% of tests fail here (266% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Fiat Panda
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Suspension2%
- Tyres1.8%
- Brakes1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.89%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.67%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.52%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.48%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.41%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.2%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.88%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.21%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.45%) · Brake discs showing some wear (0.97%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Fiat Panda reliable?
2020 Fiat Pandas fail 9% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 17 Panda years (2,682 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Fiat Panda MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.19% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (0.89% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (0.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Fiat Panda have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Fiat Panda shows 17,193 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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