2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

324 MOT tests in 2024. 59.0% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time59.0%
Failed or needed repairs41.0%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 324 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced7.1%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.9%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.1%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.5%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.3%
  2. Body & chassis16.4%
  3. Suspension14.5%
  4. Brakes12.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags9.6%
  8. Tyres5.6%

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 weakened22.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2001 Fiat Punto?

In 2024, 59.0% of 2001 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 324 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Fiat Punto?

The most common failure reasons were seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Fiat Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).