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FIAT Punto MOT Results

Registered in 2005
50.0% pass rate
from 3,885 tests in 2021
(6.6% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Punto is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Headlamps (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Headlamp (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.026% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.72% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters (62% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.49% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 0.026% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Suspension (14% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Springs
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.59% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.051% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.026% fail on Axles
      • 0.026% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (45% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts (43% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Joints (43% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.051% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.051% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Chassis (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Chassis condition (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
        • 0.026% fail on Hinge
      • 0.077% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.077% fail on Door condition
      • 0.077% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Hinge
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.026% fail on Bracket
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
      • 0.026% fail on System
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.077% fail on Other body component
      • 0.051% fail on Panel
    • 0.077% fail on Cabs
      • 0.077% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.051% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.051% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 11% fail on Visibility (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Wipers (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Washers (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.33% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.051% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.6% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance (26% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% 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)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.077% fail on Brake performance not tested (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.077% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.077% fail on Cable
    • 0.69% fail on Flexible brake hoses (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Anti-lock braking system (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.077% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.077% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.026% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
  • 9.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Spark ignition (65% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.051% fail on Oxygen sensor (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.51% fail on Compression ignition (63% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.051% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.88% fail on Fluid leaks (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Engine oil leaks (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Condition
      • 0.026% fail on Requirements
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.051% fail on Airbags
      • 0.051% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.72% fail on Electronic power steering (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Operation (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Steering gear (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Steering rack (89% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Steering play
      • 0.077% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Steering column
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates (61% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
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