FIAT Punto MOT Results

Registered in 2001
49.4% pass rate
from 944 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2001 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Punto is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (88% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Springs
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.74% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.95% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.32% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.95% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.32% fail on Pipe
      • 0.21% fail on Tank
    • 0.95% fail on Floor (13 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Bracket (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Seats
      • 0.42% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.32% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
      • 0.11% fail on Body condition
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
  • 13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
    • 4.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.64% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.64% fail on Horn
      • 0.53% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Visibility (45% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Wipers (46% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Washers (50% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.32% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 10.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Spark ignition (51% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (48% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.85% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.95% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.95% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 10.0% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.95% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.95% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.85% fail on Flexible brake hoses (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Rigid brake pipes (77% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.32% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (88% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system (86% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.21% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.11% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.64% fail on Electronic power steering (21 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.42% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Operation
    • 0.11% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
  • 0.11% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.11% fail on Speedometer
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