2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

318 MOT tests in 2024. 70.1% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time70.1%
Failed or needed repairs29.9%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 318 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.1%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.4%
  2. Suspension9.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  4. Steering5.3%
  5. Brakes2.5%
  6. Tyres2.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  8. Body & chassis1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%

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 2018 Fiat Punto?

In 2024, 70.1% of 2018 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 318 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Fiat Punto?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; 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 2018 Fiat Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).