FIAT Punto MOT Results

Registered in 2008
52.8% pass rate
from 12,564 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Punto is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Springs (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Coil springs (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Coil spring (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Mounting
    • 6.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Sub-frame (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Suspension arm (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.088% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.080% fail on Other suspension component (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0080% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.032% fail on Axles (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (83% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Stop lamp (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (94% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.080% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (17% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (18% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.056% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies) (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.024% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.080% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.024% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.024% fail on Switch
    • 0.0080% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0080% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0080% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes (16% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.056% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (24% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0080% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0080% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.59% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.088% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.016% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.51% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Lever
        • 0.0080% fail on Linkage
    • 0.75% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic stability control (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.23% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.064% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.056% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.016% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0080% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0080% fail on Servos
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Spark ignition (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Other emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0080% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0080% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.68% fail on Compression ignition (57% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0080% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0080% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.83% fail on Fluid leaks (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Engine oil leaks (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Transmission oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0080% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0080% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 9.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Other passenger's door (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0080% fail on Catch
      • 0.048% fail on Front passenger's door (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.024% fail on Prop shafts (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Belts
    • 0.45% fail on Fuel system (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Tank
      • 0.016% fail on Hose
      • 0.016% fail on Pipe
    • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Engine mounting condition (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Bracket (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seats (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame condition (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.040% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.072% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.072% fail on Boot lid condition (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Chassis (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Chassis condition (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0080% fail on Load security
      • 0.0080% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0080% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0080% fail on Window
    • 0.024% fail on Bonnet (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0080% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Steering (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0080% fail on Other components
        • 0.0080% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0080% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Operation (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0080% fail on Rams
      • 0.0080% fail on Other components
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Steering play
      • 0.080% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0080% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0080% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0080% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0080% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (19% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.60% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
      • 0.072% fail on Requirements (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Prescribed areas (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0080% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.048% fail on Airbags
      • 0.040% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0080% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.19% fail on Condition
  • 0.0080% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0080% fail on Speedometer

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