2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

5,849 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,849 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.6%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  7. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.0%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.7%
  2. Brakes13.8%
  3. Suspension13.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.5%
  5. Body & chassis7.2%
  6. Tyres7.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  8. Steering4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.9%

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: position lamp: not working. 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?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2012 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,849 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Fiat Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).