Fiat Panda: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 12.8% of Fiat Panda MOT tests — 73,914 tests out of 578,812. It shows up most on 2006 and 2007 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 273 | 10.3% |
| 1990 | 256 | 9.8% |
| 1992 | 300 | 10.0% |
| 1993 | 289 | 10.7% |
| 2003 | 570 | 16.0% |
| 2004 | 20,304 | 16.7% |
| 2005 | 23,309 | 17.2% |
| 2006 | 29,844 | 17.6% |
| 2007 | 37,597 | 18.0% |
| 2008 | 34,404 | 17.2% |
| 2009 | 68,258 | 15.7% |
| 2010 | 60,168 | 15.8% |
| 2011 | 35,870 | 16.1% |
| 2012 | 40,372 | 12.3% |
| 2013 | 46,617 | 11.2% |
| 2014 | 48,405 | 9.2% |
| 2015 | 47,300 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 28,375 | 6.6% |
| 2017 | 20,080 | 4.8% |
| 2018 | 14,797 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 11,328 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 5,769 | 3.0% |
| 2021 | 2,468 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 791 | 3.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.