FIAT Punto MOT Results

Registered in 2013
60.3% pass rate
from 4,830 tests in 2021
(44% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Punto is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (85% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Flashing type (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.27% fail on All direction indicators (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim (69% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (95% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp (67% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp (62% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.60% fail on Position lamps (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Position lamp (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Reversing lamps (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Reversing lamps (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.021% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.083% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Suspension (79% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Mounting
    • 0.72% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bar (16 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.083% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.48% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.041% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.021% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.0% fail on Brakes (75% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.041% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (30% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.72% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Pedal (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Rigid brake pipes (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.021% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers (52% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on View to rear
      • 0.062% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.041% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.041% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (83% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.083% fail on Non catalyst emissions (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.60% fail on Fluid leaks (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Engine oil leaks (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Transmission oil leaks (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Doors (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.041% fail on Door condition
      • 0.041% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.041% fail on Door condition
    • 0.27% fail on Transmission (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Passenger's seat (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.083% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.062% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
      • 0.021% fail on Panel
    • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.041% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.041% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.041% fail on Undertray
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.083% fail on Operation (20 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Electronic power steering (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Steering column
  • 0.64% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.041% fail on Requirements
      • 0.021% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment
    • 0.021% fail on Airbags
      • 0.021% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates
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  • Fiat Punto (2010 - 2018)
    Low running costs thanks to economical engines. Impressive MultiAir petrols. Good levels of standard kit. Comes with a driver's knee airbag and five three point seatbelts.

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