FIAT Punto MOT Results
Registered in 200250.6% pass rate
from 1,975 tests in 2021
(9.0% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Punto is unusually good or bad.
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17% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(74% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.7% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.051% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.051% fail on Strengthening plate
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3.4% fail on
Transmission
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3.3% fail on
Drive shafts
- 3.2% fail on Joints
- 0.051% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.20% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.20% fail on Joints
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3.3% fail on
Drive shafts
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1.4% fail on
Chassis
(110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Chassis condition (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Engine mounting
(7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Engine mounting condition (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Bracket
- 0.71% fail on Floor (13 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Seats
(130% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Driver's seat (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.51% fail on
Doors
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0.35% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.35% fail on Door condition
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0.15% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.15% fail on Door condition
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0.10% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.10% fail on Door condition
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0.35% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.41% fail on Bumpers
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0.25% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.051% fail on Tank
- 0.051% fail on Hose
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0.20% fail on
Body
- 0.10% fail on Body condition (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Panel
- 0.051% fail on Other body component
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0.20% fail on
Cabs
- 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.051% fail on
Towbar
- 0.051% fail on Towbar condition
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0.051% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.051% fail on Other boot lid component
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16% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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8.1% fail on
Headlamps
(62% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 8.1% fail on Headlamp (77% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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3.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.7% fail on
Electrical equipment
(120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.051% fail on Electrical wiring
- 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Direction indicators
(69% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Flashing type
(69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Individual direction indicators (57% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Switch
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0.71% fail on
Flashing type
(69% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(69% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(69% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.25% fail on Position lamp
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0.051% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.051% fail on Switch
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8.1% fail on
Headlamps
(62% worse than other 2002 cars)
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16% fail on
Suspension
- 7.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Springs
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3.9% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.9% fail on Coil spring
- 0.051% fail on Mounting
- 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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3.9% fail on
Coil springs
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2.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(50% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.71% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.96% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.86% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(81% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.10% fail on Linkage
- 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (82% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.81% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.51% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.30% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint
- 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.15% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.051% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.051% fail on Ball joint
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13% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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9.6% fail on
Seat belts
(3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 9.2% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Condition
- 0.10% fail on Requirements
- 0.051% fail on Pre-tensioners
- 3.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Airbags
- 0.20% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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9.6% fail on
Seat belts
(3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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12% fail on
Brakes
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8.6% fail on
Brake performance
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5.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(33% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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2.3% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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2.1% fail on
Service brake performance
(32% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Rbt
(35% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.15% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.051% fail on Service brake performance
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2.0% fail on
Rbt
(35% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
- 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.051% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
- 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(33% worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads
- 0.051% fail on Brake linings
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0.86% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.86% fail on Brake discs
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0.10% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.051% fail on Rod
- 0.051% fail on Lever
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.96% fail on Rigid brake pipes (73% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Flexible brake hoses (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.35% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.051% fail on Servos
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0.35% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(76% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Anti-lock braking system (73% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.30% fail on Lever
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0.25% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.15% fail on Pedal
- 0.10% fail on Hand lever
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0.15% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.051% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.051% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 0.051% fail on Condition
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0.051% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.051% fail on Other components
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8.6% fail on
Brake performance
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11% fail on
Visibility
(43% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Wipers (66% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Washers
- 0.20% fail on Bonnet
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0.15% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.15% fail on Windscreen
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0.15% fail on
View to rear
- 0.15% fail on Mirrors
- 0.051% fail on Driver's view
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9.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(37% worse than other 2002 cars)
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9.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(37% worse than other 2002 cars)
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9.0% fail on
Spark ignition
(52% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (71% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.051% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.051% fail on NOx sensor
- 0.051% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.51% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.41% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.051% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.051% fail on Emissions not tested
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9.0% fail on
Spark ignition
(52% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.66% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.051% fail on Other leaks
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9.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(37% worse than other 2002 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Tyres
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth
- 1.9% fail on Condition
- 0.41% fail on Size/type
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2.9% fail on
Steering
(31% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(47% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Track rod end (47% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint
- 0.051% fail on Drag link end
- 0.56% fail on Electronic power steering (16 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Steering gear
(78% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Steering rack (83% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Operation
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0.20% fail on
Power steering
- 0.20% fail on Operation
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0.20% fail on
Steering coupling
(20 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Universal joint (24 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Steering play
- 0.20% fail on Steering rack
- 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.051% fail on Steering column
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1.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(47% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.71% fail on Registration plates
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0.30% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Attachment
- 0.10% fail on Condition
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0.10% fail on
Seat belt installation check
(6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Anchorages (13 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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Fiat Punto (1999 - 2006)
Better than the original Punto in almost every way. Excellent driving environment. Easy to get in and out of. Practical and inexpensive to run.