2023 Fiat Panda: known problems and what to check
Cars registered in 2023 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. Here’s what we do know about the 2023 Fiat Panda, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2023 Fiat Panda
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Manual gearbox
Noisy clutch or gearbox
Some cars have a loud noise from the clutch or gearbox, put down to a faulty clutch.
At the viewing: Listen with the clutch up and down at idle, and pulling away.
- 1.2 petrol
Hesitant pulling away (1.2 petrol)
The Euro 6 1.2 petrol can feel short of power pulling away. A software update fixes it.
At the viewing: Pull away from a standstill a few times.
- All engines
Boot lock failing
The electric boot lock sometimes stops working and has to be replaced.
At the viewing: Open the boot several times.
- All engines
Dashboard rattle
Loose dashboard brackets rattle, usually on the passenger side.
At the viewing: Listen on a rough road.
What to check on a 2023 car
- Warranty left
Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.
- Servicing
Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.
- Finance
Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.
- Recalls
Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.
- Logbook (V5C)
The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.
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Other years
Every year of the Fiat Panda compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 539 | Tyres 15% |
| 2021 | 750 | Tyres 20% |
| 2020 | 1,581 | Tyres 24% |
| 2019 | 2,552 | Tyres 24% |
| 2018 | 2,666 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 3,492 | Tyres 29% |
| 2016 | 4,794 | Tyres 29% |
| 2015 | 7,857 | Suspension 36% |
| 2014 | 7,856 | Suspension 38% |
| 2013 | 7,299 | Suspension 43% |
| 2012 | 6,167 | Suspension 46% |
| 2011 | 5,047 | Suspension 59% |
| 2010 | 8,116 | Suspension 60% |
| 2009 | 9,044 | Suspension 59% |
| 2008 | 4,113 | Suspension 60% |
| 2007 | 4,275 | Suspension 59% |
| 2006 | 3,215 | Suspension 59% |
| 2005 | 2,451 | Suspension 59% |
| 2004 | 1,983 | Suspension 60% |
| 2003 | – | Too few tests |
| 1995 | – | Too few tests |
| 1994 | – | Too few tests |
| 1993 | – | Too few tests |
| 1992 | – | Too few tests |
| 1991 | – | Too few tests |
| 1990 | – | Too few tests |
| 1989 | – | Too few tests |
| 1988 | – | Too few tests |
| 1987 | – | Too few tests |
| 1986 | – | Too few tests |
| 1985 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score