2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

137 MOT tests in 2024. 47.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time47.4%
Failed or needed repairs52.6%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 137 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced11.7%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.0%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.8%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.4%
  6. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed4.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.0%
  2. Body & chassis24.8%
  3. Brakes20.4%
  4. Suspension19.0%
  5. Seat belts & airbags16.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks15.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.9%
  8. Tyres8.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened32.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine32.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure19.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible10.9%

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: seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. 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 2000 Fiat Punto?

In 2024, 47.4% of 2000 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 137 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Fiat Punto?

The most common failure reasons were seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Fiat Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).