2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

5,653 MOT tests in 2024. 51.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.8%
Failed or needed repairs48.2%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,653 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.6%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.3%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.3%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    269 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.3%
  2. Suspension22.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks16.7%
  4. Brakes15.0%
  5. Body & chassis12.5%
  6. Tyres9.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  8. Steering4.4%

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 weakened22.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.9%

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: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. 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 2008 Fiat Punto?

In 2024, 51.8% of 2008 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,653 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Fiat Punto?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Fiat Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).