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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Punto. Check any Punto by registration number below.

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67.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-14.2%

vs Fiat Avg

17

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Fiat Punto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Punto has an average MOT pass rate of 67.1%, which is 14.2 percentage points below the Fiat brand average of 81.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Punto on the road.

The most common reasons a Fiat Punto fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Punto for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Punto is around 32,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Punto, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Fiat Punto, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat Punto performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 755 vehicles

80.3%Good
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

21.4%

Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

2017

Based on 2,855 vehicles

81.4%Good
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

21.6%

Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

2016

Based on 3,936 vehicles

78.1%Good
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

24.7%

2015

Based on 5,821 vehicles

73.8%Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

26.2%

Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

2014

Based on 8,891 vehicles

67.3%Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

31.7%

Mileage at 10yr

106k mi

2013

Based on 10,819 vehicles

65.7%Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

33.4%

Mileage at 10yr

108k mi

2012

Based on 14,484 vehicles

67.3%Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

30.2%

Mileage at 10yr

114k mi

2011

Based on 10,929 vehicles

66.1%Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

31.5%

2010

Based on 12,541 vehicles

65.5%Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

31.1%

2009

Based on 5,054 vehicles

65.0%Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

31.2%

2008

Based on 15,191 vehicles

61.0%Below Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

33.5%

2007

Based on 24,354 vehicles

59.3%Below Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

34.6%

2006

Based on 17,061 vehicles

60.0%Below Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

32.6%

2005

Based on 4,512 vehicles

61.3%Below Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

30.4%

2004

Based on 6,292 vehicles

58.3%Below Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

31.0%

2003

Based on 3,635 vehicles

57.7%Below Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

30.2%

1999–2018

Based on 45,000 vehicles

72.5%Average
Fiat average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

17.8%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

Mileage at 5yr

32k mi

Mileage at 10yr

62k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat Punto

The most common reasons a Fiat Punto fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

19.5%
2

Suspension

15.8%
3

Brakes

13.5%
4

Tyres

12.2%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

10.5%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

5.7%

Front Nearside

5.6%

Nearside

3.2%

Typical Mileage — Fiat Punto

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 1999–2018 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Punto.

At 3 Years

18,000

miles

At 5 Years

32,000

miles

At 10 Years

62,000

miles

Fiat Punto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Punto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Punto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Punto is 67.1% compared to the Fiat average of 81.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Punto?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat Punto are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19.5%), Suspension (15.8%), Brakes (13.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat Punto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 67.1%, the Fiat Punto is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Punto?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat Punto?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Punto: 46,988 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Punto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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