FIAT Punto MOT Results

Registered in 2002
50.6% pass rate
from 1,975 tests in 2021
(9.0% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Punto is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 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)
      • 0.051% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.051% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.051% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.4% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.051% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.41% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.051% fail on Tank
      • 0.051% fail on Hose
    • 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
    • 0.20% fail on Cabs
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.051% fail on Towbar
      • 0.051% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.051% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.051% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 0.71% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 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
    • 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.051% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.051% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Springs
      • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.051% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 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)
    • 0.20% fail on Airbags
      • 0.20% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 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)
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 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
        • 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
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 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)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.051% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.051% fail on Rod
        • 0.051% fail on Lever
    • 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)
    • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.35% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.051% fail on Servos
    • 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)
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 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
    • 0.051% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.051% fail on Condition
    • 0.051% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.051% fail on Other components
  • 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
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.051% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 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
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.051% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.051% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 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
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.66% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.051% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.41% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (31% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
    • 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)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.051% fail on Steering column
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
  • 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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