Fiat Palio
Made 1997–2003 · Data updated: 2026-11-09 (week 46)
Fewer than 500 inspections – figures are indicative and intervals wide.
First-time pass
30.0%
±5.4 pp
n = 273
Annual mileage (median)
4,071 km
km per year, between two inspections
Odometer inconsistencies
5.0%
cars whose reading dropped between inspections
Major or dangerous defects
70.0%
share of inspections with that verdict
n = 273
30.0% of Fiat Palio cars pass the technical inspection at the first attempt (n = 273, all years of manufacture). A typical one covers 4,071 km a year. Odometer inconsistencies were recorded for 5.0% of the cars assessed. The median diesel smoke opacity is 1.70 m⁻¹; 56.0% of measurements exceed the limit.
Pass rate by year of manufacture
Years with n ≥ 30. Whiskers show the 95% interval
| Year | First-time pass | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 37.5% | 27.2–49.1% |
| 1999 | 27.5% | 18.4–39.1% |
| 2000 | 23.4% | 15.3–34.0% |
| 2001 | 34.2% | 21.2–50.1% |
CO (petrol, idle)
0.50%
41.8% over the limit · n = 122
Smoke opacity (diesel)
1.70 m⁻¹
56.0% over the limit · n = 141
Inspection verdicts
Fiat Palio, n = 273
| % | |
|---|---|
| No defects | 12.5% |
| Minor defects | 17.6% |
| Major defects | 65.2% |
| Dangerous defects | 4.8% |
By year of manufacture
Click a year to open its page
Similar models
- Renault Safrane 29.7%
- Peugeot 306 31.4%
- Alfa Romeo 156 31.9%
- Mitsubishi Galant 32.0%
- Peugeot 106 28.0%