2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

1,626 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,626 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.4%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.7%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.1%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.6%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.8%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.6%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    62 marked dangerous
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.4%
  2. Suspension20.2%
  3. Body & chassis14.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.4%
  6. Brakes11.9%
  7. Tyres7.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.4%

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 weakened22.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.1%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.9%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2005 Fiat Punto?

In 2024, 53.6% of 2005 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,626 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Fiat Punto?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; 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 2005 Fiat Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).