FIAT Punto MOT Results

Registered in 2014
65.3% pass rate
from 3,833 tests in 2021
(52% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Punto is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bar (27 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.052% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension arms (88% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.052% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.078% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (68% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (80% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (81% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (75% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (82% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on All direction indicators (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.55% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.078% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.026% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (68% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers (62% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers (89% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.052% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.052% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.026% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.026% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.5% fail on Brakes (53% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.026% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (41% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.026% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.026% fail on Cable
    • 0.60% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pedal (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.10% fail on Lever
    • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (78% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Undertray
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.026% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.052% fail on Operation (18 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Power steering
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
    • 0.026% fail on Steering play
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Doors (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.026% fail on Bracket
    • 0.052% fail on Body
      • 0.052% fail on Other body component
    • 0.052% fail on Seats
      • 0.052% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.026% fail on Undertray
  • 0.34% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.052% fail on Condition
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment
      • 0.026% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.078% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.078% fail on Attachment
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  • Fiat Punto (2010 - 2018)
    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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