Fiat Panda MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

27.1%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Fiat Panda vehicles
Based on 140,310 MOT tests
0.9pp below the UK average (28%)

Fiat Panda in this age bracket has a 27.1% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: suspension and lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Fiat Panda are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Suspension 5.6%
Lamps & Electrics 4.2%
Tyres 2.6%
Visibility 2.3%
Brakes 2.2%
Body & Chassis 1.5%
Steering 0.5%

How Does This Compare?

Fiat Panda MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 8.2% 6,844 Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years 15.8% 39,547 Visibility
6-10 years 27.1% 140,310 Suspension
11-15 years 40.6% 155,016 Suspension
15+ years 47.3% 51,733 Suspension

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Fiat Panda reliable?

6-10-year-old Fiat Panda vehicles have a 27.1% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Fiat Panda?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Suspension — 5.6% failure risk
  • Lamps & Electrics — 4.2% failure risk
  • Tyres — 2.6% failure risk

How can I prepare my Fiat Panda for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Fiat Panda, focus on: (1) Suspension — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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