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Fiat Punto reliability by build year

Coverage 2006-20183 named generationsHatchbackPETROL / DIESEL

We've only got 923 MOT tests for Fiat Puntos built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Fiat Punto built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Fiat Puntos built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

28% of MOT tests on Fiat Puntos built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 14% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Fiat Puntos built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Fiat Punto's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Steering track rods

Worth checking

On a flat surface, rock the steering wheel briefly with the engine off and listen for clunks.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Punto's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Punto Evo

Punto Evo (2010-2018)

Poor
PETROLDIESEL

27.5% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 24.7% and 30.5%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 923 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Punto Grande Punto

Grande Punto (2006-2009)

Too close to call between ratings
PETROLDIESEL

34.5% fail rate, built around 2007 (18 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.3%)

From 8,422 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

PETROL

34.2% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 1,677 MOT tests at this ageNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Fiat Punto.

See every build year for the Fiat Punto

Side-by-side

Fiat Punto generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Punto Evo (2010-2018)
Poor
Poor27.5%likely between 24.7% and 30.5%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 923 MOT tests at this age
Grande Punto (2006-2009)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings34.5%built around 2007 (18 years old)from 8,422 MOT tests at this age
Older models (before 2005)
No rating
No rating34.2%built around 2004 (21 years old)from 1,677 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Punto, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Fiat Punto fail rate by age

This chart combines every Fiat Punto ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
7622.4%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
92327.5%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1,80825.8%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
2,77527.3%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
4,16429.2%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
5,37131.5%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
6,76631.7%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
7,44931.4%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
8,03832.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
4,77432.6%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
3,26833.4%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
8,16434.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
8,42234.5%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
4,05433.8%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,82534.7%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
1,67734.2%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
94032.3%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
55533.3%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
23628.0%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
41729.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 20 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Fiat Puntos

These issues come from 7-year-old Fiat Puntos, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    19.1%
    Advisory: 242Fail: 23 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    16.5%
    Advisory: 235Fail: 18 (7% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Minor

    Track rod end dust cover damaged, but still keeps dirt out

    10.7%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Major

    Track rod end dust cover damaged and no longer keeps dirt out

    8.3%
    Advisory: 3Fail: 108 (97% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    8.3%
    Advisory: 35Fail: 61 (64% of the times it was found)

Based on 923 MOT tests on 7-year-old Fiat Puntos, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Fiat Puntos notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Suspension + Tyres30%
  2. Brakes + Tyres21%
  3. Lighting + Tyres21%
  4. Lighting + Suspension19%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 349 MOT tests on Fiat Punto cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

90%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

24 recalls in all

17 of the 24 Fiat Punto recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 Critical
  • 14 more

Top concerns

  • Fire may occur
  • The wrong airbag may deploy in a collision
  • Fuel vapour re- circulation pipe may become damaged

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Honda Jazz

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.8%
    Dangerous
    3.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    98%

    Lower fail rate: 10.2%, against 27.5% for the Fiat Punto, both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    21,810 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Ford Ka

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.3%

    Lower fail rate: 16.7%, against 27.5% for the Fiat Punto, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate, share still registered and recalls only.

    14,260 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Kia Rio

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.5%
    Dangerous
    4.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.9%

    Lower fail rate: 13.6%, against 27.5% for the Fiat Punto, both built around 2018.

    7,421 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Honda Civic

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.3%
    Dangerous
    5.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Lower fail rate: 13.9%, against 27.5% for the Fiat Punto, both built around 2018.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    15,309 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Fiat Punto across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has among the highest fail rates of the 8 Fiat models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 923 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Fiat Punto ever sold: 71,702 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 923 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.