FIAT Punto, registered in 2007
75.3% pass rate
from 35,450 tests between October 2010 and September 2011
(13% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Punto is unusually good or bad.
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9.5% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(91% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Wipers (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Washers (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Windscreen
- 0.25% fail on Mirrors (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Bonnet (70% better than other 2007 cars)
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7.6% fail on
Tyres
(28% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Tread depth (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Condition (13% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Size / type
- 0.0028% fail on Valve stem
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7.4% fail on
Lighting and signalling
(26% better than other 2007 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.00% fail on Registration plate (47% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Headlamps
(37% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Matched pair (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.87% fail on
Position lamps
(31% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Front lamps (33% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.023% fail on All position lamps
- 0.023% fail on Switch (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Fog lamp
(74% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Fog lamp (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0028% fail on Tell tale
- 0.0028% fail on Switch
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0.37% fail on
Direction indicators
(54% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Flashing type
(54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (41% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Individual lamps (61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Direction indicators (61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Switch
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0.37% fail on
Flashing type
(54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Horn (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.011% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0085% fail on Switch
- 0.0028% fail on Lamp
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4.1% fail on
Brakes
(23% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Hub components
(43% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Brake pads (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Brake discs
- 0.034% fail on Brake linings (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Brake calipers
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1.6% fail on
Brake performance
(15% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Front wheels
- 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Rear wheels (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Brake operation
- 0.21% fail on ABS (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Parking brake
(38% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Service brake control components
(83% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Pedal
(83% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Anti-slip (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Pedal
(83% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.12% fail on
Components
- 0.093% fail on Hoses
- 0.014% fail on Pipes (66% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0085% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0028% fail on Leaks
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0.12% fail on
Components
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0.025% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.020% fail on Cable
- 0.0085% fail on Lever
- 0.023% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.011% fail on Additional braking devices (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.0028% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 0.0028% fail on Attachment
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0.0028% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0028% fail on Master cylinder / servo mounting
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2.3% fail on
Hub components
(43% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Suspension
(19% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Location
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0.23% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.19% fail on Linkage
- 0.025% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.0028% fail on Condition
- 0.0028% fail on Attachment
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0.22% fail on
Shock absorbers
(40% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Drive shafts
(65% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Front drive shafts
(65% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Constant velocity joints (64% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Front drive shafts
(65% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Wheel bearings
(35% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rear
- 0.023% fail on Front (77% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Macpherson strut
(110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Suspension arms
(88% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Pins / bushes (89% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0028% fail on Condition
- 0.0028% fail on Attachment
- 0.037% fail on Front suspension joints (74% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Tie bars / rods
- 0.014% fail on Pins / bushes
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0.0056% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0056% fail on Condition
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0.0028% fail on
Gas suspension
- 0.0028% fail on Suspension unit
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0.0028% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.0028% fail on Condition
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0.0028% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0028% fail on Spring mounting
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2.3% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.82% fail on
Fuel and exhaust
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0.43% fail on
Spark ignition
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Catalyst (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Fuel system
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Cap (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.014% fail on System (71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0028% fail on Tank
- 0.0028% fail on Pipe
- 0.20% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0085% fail on
Compression ignition
(94% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0085% fail on Turbo (93% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Spark ignition
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Body and structure
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Doors
(6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Drivers (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Passengers front
- 0.025% fail on Passengers other (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Body condition
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0.011% fail on
Seats
- 0.011% fail on Drivers
- 0.0085% fail on Body security
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0.0085% fail on
Load security
- 0.0056% fail on Tailgate
- 0.0028% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0056% fail on Spare wheel
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0.0028% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.0028% fail on Chassis
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0.50% fail on
Doors
(6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Steering
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0.37% fail on
Steering system
(35% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Track rod end (26% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Steering rack
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0.023% fail on
Free play
- 0.023% fail on Steering rack
- 0.011% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Steering arm (68% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0028% fail on Drag link end
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0.0028% fail on
Other components
- 0.0028% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.093% fail on Steering operation (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.056% fail on
Power steering
- 0.048% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0028% fail on Drive system
- 0.0028% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.0028% fail on Pump
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0.031% fail on
Steering control
- 0.017% fail on Steering column
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0.011% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.011% fail on Universal joint
- 0.0056% fail on Steering shaft
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0.37% fail on
Steering system
(35% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Road wheels
- 0.22% fail on Condition
- 0.16% fail on Attachment (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(36% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Registration plate (36% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.25% fail on Condition
- 0.037% fail on Requirements
- 0.028% fail on Attachment
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0.0028% fail on
Towbars
- 0.0028% fail on Towbar
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FIAT Grande Punto 2006
Well-equipped, good-looking and roomy hatch that's fun to drive. Five-star crash test rating.
