Fiat Panda VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Fiat Panda to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Fiat Panda

Enter the 17 characters of a Fiat Panda VIN and the decoder returns the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture, free and without registration. Our data for the Panda covers model years 1981 to 2024, Hatchback and Van bodies, and power from 34 to 95 hp. It holds 13 versions, from the Fiat Panda (ZAF 141) and the Panda II (169) to the Panda III (319), the Panda III Cross and the Fiat Grande Panda.

A VIN does not contain accidents, mileage, theft or owners, and that information comes from a paid vehicle history report. On a Panda you are looking at, compare the VIN on the plate with the one in the registration papers, and check that the decoded model year and body style fit the car in front of you.

Fiat Panda versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Fiat Panda (ZAF 141)1981 - 1985Hatchback34 - 48 hp
Fiat Panda (ZAF 141, facelift 1986)1986 - 1991Hatchback34 - 50 hp
Fiat Panda Van1986 - 1994Van34 - 45 hp
Fiat Panda (ZAF 141, facelift 1991)1991 - 1996Hatchback34 - 55 hp
Fiat Panda II (169)2003 - 2012Hatchback54 - 70 hp
Fiat Panda II 4x42004 - 2010Hatchback60 - 70 hp
Fiat Panda III (319)2011 - 2020Hatchback69 - 85 hp
Fiat Panda III 4x42011 - 2020Hatchback75 - 85 hp
Fiat Panda III Cross2014 - 2020Hatchback80 - 95 hp
Fiat Panda III City Cross2017 - 2020Hatchback69 - 95 hp
Fiat Panda III (319, facelift 2020)2020Hatchback69 - 70 hp
Fiat Pandina2024Hatchback70 hp
Fiat Grande Panda---

Model year characters for the Fiat Panda

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Fiat Panda, with model years 1981 - 2024 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N
  • 2023P
  • 2024R

What the VIN reveals about a Fiat Panda

  • The manufacturer and brand (Fiat)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Fiat Panda

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Fiat Panda VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Fiat Panda built?

Our data lists model years 1981 - 2024 across 13 versions of the Fiat Panda. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Fiat Panda?

It is the 10th character. For the Fiat Panda the characters to expect are 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021), N (2022), P (2023), R (2024).

How many versions of the Fiat Panda are in your data?

13 versions, in 2 body styles, with power up to 95 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I confirm which Fiat Panda version a car is from its VIN?

The decoder gives you the manufacturer and the model year, which already narrows the field within the 1981 to 2024 range in our data. The free decoder does not name the version itself, so match that year with what you can see on the car, such as the Hatchback or Van body, the power rating between 34 and 95 hp, and a version name like Panda III 4x4 or Panda III City Cross.

What should I compare between the VIN plate and the documents?

Start with all 17 characters, which must be identical on the plate and in the papers. Letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN, so any of them points to a misread or a bad copy. Then check that the decoded manufacturer, country and model year agree with what the documents say.

What will the decoder not tell me about a Fiat Panda?

It will not show accidents, mileage, theft or previous owners, because none of that is stored in the VIN. It also cannot tell you the condition of a particular car, only what the 17 characters encode.