Fiat Panda 3
from 2011
Based on 1 source, each with its own reference date
Based on 1 source, see the topics below
Key points to know
- Recalls
1 result · EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 21/08/2026
Recalls
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We could not check NHTSA for this model
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Official item from EU Safety Gate
Safety rating
American crash test (NHTSA)
No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2026
Insurance loss
Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects
No insurance loss data found at IIHS/HLDI, checked through 2026
Inspection statistics for these model years
- 0 to 2 years: 3,067 inspections
- 3 to 5 years: 20,020 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 20,023 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 22,742 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 22,703 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 23,771 inspections
15 to 19 years: 23,771 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 8527 of the 23771 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6228 of the 23771 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6143 of the 23771 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3644 of the 23771 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2554 of the 23771 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Show more age groups (5)
0 to 2 years: 3,067 inspections
Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 66 of the 3067 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 23 of the 3067 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.
3 to 5 years: 20,020 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2610 of the 20020 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1090 of the 20020 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 889 of the 20020 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 543 of the 20020 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 289 of the 20020 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
6 to 8 years: 20,023 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5034 of the 20023 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3047 of the 20023 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2218 of the 20023 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1519 of the 20023 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 725 of the 20023 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
9 to 11 years: 22,742 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 7836 of the 22742 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5250 of the 22742 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4152 of the 22742 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2824 of the 22742 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1234 of the 22742 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 22,703 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 9091 of the 22703 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5489 of the 22703 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5286 of the 22703 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4238 of the 22703 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1674 of the 22703 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
- 3 to 5 years: 4,777 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 9,308 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 1,802 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 17,642 inspections
- 15 to 17 years: 1,659 inspections
12 to 14 years: 17,642 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6789 of the 17642 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 4,777 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 791 of the 4777 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.
6 to 8 years: 9,308 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2163 of the 9308 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.
9 to 11 years: 1,802 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 690 of the 1802 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6146 of the 20019 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
15 to 17 years: 1,659 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 825 of the 1659 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 7930 of the 17966 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.
- 3 to 5 years: 2,856 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 9,135 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 26,131 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 53,106 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 64,514 inspections
15 to 19 years: 64,514 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 16658 of the 64514 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 15641 of the 64514 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6561 of the 64514 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6043 of the 64514 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5202 of the 64514 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 2,856 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 430 of the 2856 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 324 of the 2856 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 166 of the 2856 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 40 of the 2856 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 38 of the 2856 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
6 to 8 years: 9,135 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1643 of the 9135 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1361 of the 9135 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 421 of the 9135 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 222 of the 9135 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 195 of the 9135 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
9 to 11 years: 26,131 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5105 of the 26131 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4141 of the 26131 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1331 of the 26131 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1258 of the 26131 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 770 of the 26131 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 53,106 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 12982 of the 53106 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 11627 of the 53106 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4291 of the 53106 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4067 of the 53106 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2924 of the 53106 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
- 9 to 11 years: 204 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 605 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 967 inspections
15 to 19 years: 967 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 474 fail items across 967 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 257 fail items across 967 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 241 fail items across 967 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 187 fail items across 967 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 128 fail items across 967 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
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9 to 11 years: 204 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 52 fail items across 204 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 33 fail items across 204 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 25 fail items across 204 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 17 fail items across 204 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 16 fail items across 204 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 605 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 283 fail items across 605 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 160 fail items across 605 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 90 fail items across 605 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 84 fail items across 605 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 68 fail items across 605 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
See the inspection statistics for all generations of Panda
Go to PandaInspections by country and age
This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.
| Age | Netherlands | United Kingdom | Czechia | Ireland | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Too few inspections | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 3-5 years | 28.6% failed (817 of 2856) | 16.6% failed (791 of 4777) | No data | Too few inspections | No data |
| 6-8 years | 33.6% failed (3066 of 9135) | 23.2% failed (2163 of 9308) | No data | Too few inspections | Too few inspections |
| 9-11 years | 36.4% failed (9506 of 26131) | 31.3% failed (6836 of 21821) | No data | 35.8% failed (73 of 204) | Too few inspections |
| 12-14 years | 46.3% failed (24605 of 53106) | 38.5% failed (6789 of 17642) | No data | 53.4% failed (323 of 605) | Too few inspections |
| 15-19 years | 50.2% failed (32420 of 64514) | 45.3% failed (12527 of 27665) | 9.8% failed (234 of 2400) | 60% failed (580 of 967) | Too few inspections |
Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.
Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.
Buyer knowledge and checklist
Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.
Periodic inspection: APK (Algemene Periodieke Keuring, the Dutch periodic roadworthiness test): from 2 to 8 years old: every 2 years; diesel: annually from the first test onwards; other fuels: annually from 8 years old
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
What are the known problems with a Fiat Panda 3?
Recalls: 1 result (EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 21/08/2026). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.
Are there any known recalls for the Fiat Panda 3?
1 recall recorded with EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 21/08/2026.
Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Fiat Panda?
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 16658 of the 64514 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr. Dutch inspection data, data up to and including 03/09/2026. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.
Where does this data come from?
EU Safety Gate (data up to and including 21/08/2026), CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Dutch inspection data (data up to and including 03/09/2026), Irish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.