FIAT Punto MOT Results

Registered in 2003
47.5% pass rate
from 3,539 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Punto is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.25% fail on Joints
    • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Floor (23 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.42% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Engine mounting condition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Bracket
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
        • 0.028% fail on Catch
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.085% fail on Door condition
        • 0.057% fail on Catch (17 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.28% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.057% fail on Pipe
      • 0.028% fail on Tank
    • 0.28% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Other body component
      • 0.028% fail on Body condition
    • 0.20% fail on Cabs (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.8% fail on Headlamps (47% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Headlamp (59% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (60% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters (58% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.085% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.085% fail on Switch (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.028% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Springs
      • 4.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.5% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.028% fail on Mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (29% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.99% fail on Sub-frames (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.57% fail on Anti-roll bars (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.085% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.085% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.057% fail on Axle
      • 0.057% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension rod
  • 14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Seat belts (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 10% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment
    • 3.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 12% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (42% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.085% fail on Brake linings (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums (46% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Brake discs (48% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.23% fail on Cable
        • 0.028% fail on Rod
    • 1.5% fail on Load sensing valves (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Rigid brake pipes (77% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Valves (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.028% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.085% fail on Valves (42 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system (90% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.028% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Visibility (43% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Wipers (59% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Washers (34% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.028% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.057% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.057% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on Driver's view
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.2% fail on Spark ignition (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.57% fail on Compression ignition (44% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.057% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (89% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.057% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.057% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.085% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components (44% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end (40% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.3% fail on Electronic power steering (29 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Steering rack (89% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Operation
    • 0.085% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.085% fail on Steering play
      • 0.085% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.028% fail on Steering column
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.085% fail on Condition
  • 0.057% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.057% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.057% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.028% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.028% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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