2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

1,244 MOT tests in 2024. 70.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time70.3%
Failed or needed repairs29.7%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,244 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    38 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.1%
  2. Suspension6.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  4. Tyres5.4%
  5. Steering5.1%
  6. Brakes4.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  8. Body & chassis1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  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 weakened7.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2017 Fiat Punto?

In 2024, 70.3% of 2017 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,244 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Fiat Punto?

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

Is the 2017 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).