2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

736 MOT tests in 2024. 55.6% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time55.6%
Failed or needed repairs44.4%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 736 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced7.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.9%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.2%
  2. Body & chassis18.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.1%
  4. Seat belts & airbags10.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  6. Suspension10.1%
  7. Brakes9.9%
  8. Tyres6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.6%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened23.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.9%

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 2002 Fiat Punto?

In 2024, 55.6% of 2002 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 736 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Fiat Punto?

The most common failure reasons were seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Fiat Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).