FIAT PUNTO MOT pass rate
63.8% of 88,008 FIAT PUNTO MOT tests pass.
The PUNTO passes 63.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all FIAT models (74.3%).
The FIAT PUNTO passes 63.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 79.4% at 3–6 years to 59.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 79.4% | 262 | 33,926 miles |
| 6–10 years | 73.1% | 10,104 | 54,202 miles |
| 10–15 years | 65.7% | 36,095 | 80,781 miles |
| 15+ years | 59.9% | 41,547 | 87,211 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 74.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 74.8% | Not working |
| Suspension | 38.7% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 27.8% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 24.3% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.2% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Tyres | 17.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 11.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | Fixing missing |
Related FIAT models
- FIAT 500 — 74.8% pass rate
- FIAT PANDA — 69.6% pass rate
- FIAT DUCATO — 78.1% pass rate
- FIAT DOBLO — 69.9% pass rate
- FIAT 500X — 81.3% pass rate
- FIAT 500C — 74.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FIAT PUNTO?
- 63.8% of FIAT PUNTO MOT tests pass, based on 88,008 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FIAT PUNTO?
- The most common reason the FIAT PUNTO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 74.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FIAT PUNTO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FIAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.