FIAT PUNTO MOT Pass Rate
63.4% of 20,335 FIAT PUNTO MOT tests pass.
The PUNTO passes 63.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all FIAT models (73.0%).
The FIAT PUNTO passes 63.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 71.7% at 6–10 years to 59.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 71.7% | 2,095 | 53,840 miles |
| 10–15 years | 66.2% | 8,123 | 80,424 miles |
| 15+ years | 59.4% | 10,117 | 88,022 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FIAT PUNTO
The most common reason the FIAT PUNTO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 74.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 74.4% | not working |
| Suspension | 39.0% | fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 28.3% | efficiency below requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 25.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 22.0% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Tyres | 17.4% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.9% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 12.2% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.6% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | fixing missing |
Related FIAT models
- FIAT 500 — 72.1% pass rate
- FIAT PANDA — 68.0% pass rate
- FIAT DUCATO — 78.3% pass rate
- FIAT DOBLO — 69.8% pass rate
- FIAT 500X — 79.0% pass rate
- FIAT 500C — 71.7% pass rate