2000 FIAT Punto MOT Results

FIAT Punto, registered in 2000

42.9% pass rate

from 39,046 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(11% worse than other 2000 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Punto is unusually good or bad.

27% fail on Lighting and signalling (2.4% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 9.6% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 9.2% fail on Position lamps (42% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 6.5% fail on Front lamps (13% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 2.8% fail on Rear lamps (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on All position lamps (43% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Headlamps (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 7.3% fail on Headlamp (64% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.061% fail on Switch
  - 0.046% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.010% fail on Dipswitch
- 4.0% fail on Registration plate (47% better than other 2000 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Direction indicators (38% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Flashing type (38% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 1.2% fail on Individual lamps
    - 0.36% fail on Side repeaters (59% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.27% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.049% fail on Switch
    - 0.015% fail on Tell tales
  - 0.0026% fail on Semaphore
    - 0.0026% fail on Tell tales
- 1.7% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Fog lamp (11% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.031% fail on Tell tale (73% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.010% fail on Switch (71% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Hazard warning (59% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.061% fail on Lamp
  - 0.010% fail on Switch (91% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.010% fail on Tell tale
- 0.064% fail on Rear reflectors
20% fail on Suspension
- 6.2% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 4.7% fail on Component mounting (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Subframe mounting (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.082% fail on Spring mounting
- 5.5% fail on Drive shafts
  - 5.5% fail on Front drive shafts
    - 5.4% fail on Constant velocity joints
    - 0.033% fail on Couplings
    - 0.0026% fail on Drive shafts
- 4.2% fail on Shock absorbers (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 4.2% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.0026% fail on Fitment
- 3.9% fail on Coil springs
  - 3.7% fail on Condition (8.4% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Location (87% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Pins / bushes (41% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Attachment
  - 0.015% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Front suspension joints (51% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings (61% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Rear (65% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.33% fail on Front (52% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Pins / bushes (50% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Attachment (49% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Linkage (98% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.0051% fail on Condition (90% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.0051% fail on Presence
- 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut (57% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Fluid suspension (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.082% fail on Suspension unit (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.0026% fail on Other components
- 0.079% fail on Radius arms (50% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.077% fail on Pins / bushes (50% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.0051% fail on Condition
- 0.061% fail on Sub-frames (77% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Condition
  - 0.0051% fail on Attachment (86% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.0026% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.036% fail on Bonded suspension (55% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.0051% fail on Attachment
- 0.033% fail on Trailing arms (92% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Pins / bushes (93% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.0051% fail on Attachment
- 0.023% fail on General condition
- 0.020% fail on Tie bars / rods (92% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Pins / bushes (92% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.0026% fail on Attachment
- 0.015% fail on Axles (76% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.0051% fail on Stub axle
  - 0.0051% fail on Clearance
  - 0.0026% fail on Axle beam
  - 0.0026% fail on Swivel joints / housing
- 0.015% fail on Front suspension locking devices
- 0.0051% fail on Gas suspension
  - 0.0051% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.0051% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.0051% fail on Attachment
18% fail on Brakes (3.6% better than other 2000 cars)
- 13% fail on Brake performance (37% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 8.4% fail on Parking brake performance (80% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 5.9% fail on Rear wheels (33% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 2.8% fail on Front wheels
  - 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (52% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.013% fail on Brake operation (74% better than other 2000 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Hydraulic systems (56% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Components (57% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 2.2% fail on Hoses (39% worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.55% fail on Pipes (89% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.29% fail on Valves (75% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.22% fail on Reservoirs (84% worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.010% fail on Servos
    - 0.0026% fail on Cylinders
  - 0.14% fail on Leaks (41% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Operation (42% better than other 2000 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Hub components (9.0% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.42% fail on Brake discs (50% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.092% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.026% fail on Wheel cylinder
  - 0.018% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.018% fail on Brake drums
- 1.8% fail on Parking brake (25% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Condition (25% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.023% fail on Fitment (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Mechanical components (33% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Cable (33% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.036% fail on Lever
  - 0.0026% fail on Linkage
  - 0.0026% fail on Pivot
- 0.24% fail on ABS (73% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Service brake control components (41% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Pedal (41% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.085% fail on Anti-slip (35% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.056% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Restricted movement (59% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.028% fail on Components
    - 0.018% fail on Hoses (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.0077% fail on Servos
    - 0.0026% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.013% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings
  - 0.0026% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
- 0.0051% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0026% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  - 0.0026% fail on Operation
15% fail on Driver's view of the road (37% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 8.5% fail on Wipers (41% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Washers (37% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Windscreen (60% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Mirrors
- 0.26% fail on Bonnet (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
15% fail on Fuel and exhaust (36% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 9.2% fail on Exhaust system (57% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Spark ignition (37% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 7.3% fail on Catalyst (37% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Non catalyst
  - 0.0026% fail on Pre 01 / 08 / 1975 visual
- 0.68% fail on Fuel system (18% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Cap (39% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on System (36% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Pipe
  - 0.026% fail on Tank (62% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.0051% fail on Hose (80% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (43% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Turbo (54% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.074% fail on Non turbo
13% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 9.5% fail on Tread depth (24% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Condition
- 0.57% fail on Size / type (28% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Valve stem
13% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 12% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Requirements (43% worse than other 2000 cars)
7.0% fail on Steering (31% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Steering system
  - 3.9% fail on Track rod end (13% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.54% fail on Free play (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.54% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Steering rack (62% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Ball joint (44% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.059% fail on Steering arm (48% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Drag link end (55% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Other components
    - 0.031% fail on Steering pivot point
    - 0.0077% fail on Steering component
  - 0.0051% fail on Steering damper
  - 0.0051% fail on Lock stop
  - 0.0026% fail on Intermediate drop arm
- 1.5% fail on Power steering (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Operation (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.036% fail on Drive system (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.010% fail on Pump (74% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.0051% fail on Pipes and hoses (97% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.0026% fail on Rams
  - 0.0026% fail on Other components
- 0.60% fail on Steering control (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Steering coupling (11 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.34% fail on Universal joint (11 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.010% fail on Flexible coupling (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Steering shaft (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.27% fail on Steering operation (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Locking devices (59% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
6.5% fail on Body and structure (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Body condition (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.90% fail on Drivers (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Doors (87% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.38% fail on Passengers front (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Drivers (42% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Passengers other
- 0.077% fail on Body security
- 0.026% fail on Load security (class v) (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Load security
  - 0.020% fail on Bootlid
1.6% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate
- 0.010% fail on Vehicle identification number (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
0.90% fail on Road wheels (52% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Attachment (88% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Condition
- 0.0026% fail on Halfshafts
0.0077% fail on Towbars (85% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.0051% fail on Vehicle structure (85% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.0026% fail on Towbar
0.0026% fail on Driving controls
- 0.0026% fail on Speed limiter

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FIAT Punto 1999
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