FIAT Punto MOT Results

Registered in 1999
50.6% pass rate
from 174 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Punto is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (95% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 6.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.57% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.57% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.57% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.57% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.57% fail on Cable
    • 0.57% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.57% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.9% fail on Springs
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.57% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.57% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 4.0% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.57% fail on Tank
      • 0.57% fail on Pipe
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.57% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.57% fail on Catch
      • 0.57% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.57% fail on Door condition
    • 0.57% fail on Transmission
      • 0.57% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.57% fail on Joints
    • 0.57% fail on Floor
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.57% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.57% fail on Horn
    • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.57% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.57% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 9.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Washers
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.57% fail on Bonnet
  • 9.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 9.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.9% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.57% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.57% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 2.3% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 0.57% fail on Rams
      • 0.57% fail on Other components
    • 1.1% fail on Steering play (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack (12 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.57% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.57% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review

  • Fiat Punto (1999 - 2006)
    Better than the original Punto in almost every way. Excellent driving environment. Easy to get in and out of. Practical and inexpensive to run.

    Search Good Garages