2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

1,700 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,700 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    44 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.1%
  2. Steering10.2%
  3. Brakes7.1%
  4. Tyres5.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  7. Suspension3.1%
  8. Body & chassis2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%

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 dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2016 Fiat Punto?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2016 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,700 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Fiat Punto?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Fiat Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).