FIAT Punto MOT Results

Registered in 2012
59.2% pass rate
from 6,631 tests in 2021
(32% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Punto is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (91% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp (85% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp (25% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.030% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.97% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Reversing lamps (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Reversing lamps (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Position lamp (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Switch
    • 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.075% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.045% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.015% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Suspension arms (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Sub-frames (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.060% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.015% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.060% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.045% fail on Cable
        • 0.015% fail on Linkage
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.45% fail on Anti-lock braking system (96% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.060% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.030% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.030% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers (51% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on View to rear
      • 0.075% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.015% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.060% fail on Driver's view (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.045% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.030% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition (66% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.075% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (66% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Transmission oil leaks (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 3.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Drive shafts (62% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Joints (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Doors (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pipe
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
    • 0.090% fail on Seats
      • 0.060% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.075% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Bracket (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.060% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.030% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.030% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.015% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.015% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.015% fail on Chassis
      • 0.015% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.015% fail on Load security
      • 0.015% fail on Loading door
  • 2.7% fail on Steering (76% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components (76% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end (85% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.075% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.030% fail on Steering column
    • 0.015% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.80% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements
      • 0.015% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.015% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.060% fail on Condition
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
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    Low running costs thanks to economical engines. Impressive MultiAir petrols. Good levels of standard kit. Comes with a driver's knee airbag and five three point seatbelts.

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