2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Fiat Punto Evo MOT pass rate and common faults

221 MOT tests in 2024. 56.1% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time56.1%
Failed or needed repairs43.9%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 221 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%
  3. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour4.5%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  5. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed4.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.7%
  2. Brakes15.8%
  3. Suspension14.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.0%
  5. Tyres8.6%
  6. Body & chassis8.1%
  7. Steering5.4%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases13.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo?

In 2024, 56.1% of 2012 Fiat Punto Evo cars passed their MOT first time, across 221 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; individual direction indicators: incorrect colour. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Fiat Punto Evo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).