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FIAT Punto MOT Results

Registered in 2004
48.5% pass rate
from 5,865 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Punto is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.4% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Headlamps (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.2% fail on Headlamp (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.068% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.017% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.017% fail on Arm
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.051% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.77% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Rear fog lamp (39% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rear fog lamp (39% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 7.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Springs (41% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Coil springs (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Coil spring (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms (30% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (30% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Suspension arm (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.90% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.034% fail on Axles (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Axle
      • 0.017% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.034% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Exhaust system (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.7% fail on Joints
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.068% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.034% fail on Strengthening plate (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Chassis (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Chassis condition (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Engine mounting (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Bracket (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Seats (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.31% fail on Floor (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.068% fail on Pipe
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component
      • 0.051% fail on Panel
      • 0.017% fail on Body condition
    • 0.22% fail on Doors (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.068% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
      • 0.034% fail on Other passenger's door (87% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Cabs
      • 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.034% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.017% fail on Towbar
      • 0.017% fail on Towbar condition
  • 13% fail on Brakes (9.8% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (96% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (41% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.068% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.051% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.29% fail on Cable
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
        • 0.017% fail on Linkage
        • 0.017% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.1% fail on Load sensing valves (41 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Flexible brake hoses (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.085% fail on Valves (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.20% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.068% fail on Pedal
    • 0.017% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (22% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.70% fail on Compression ignition (47% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (84% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.034% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.017% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.034% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
  • 11% fail on Visibility (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Wipers (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Washers (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
      • 0.085% fail on Requirements
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment
    • 3.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.017% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.41% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components (22% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.017% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.84% fail on Electronic power steering (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Operation (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.034% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.017% fail on Steering column
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates (43% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.068% fail on Condition
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