2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

1,874 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,874 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    96 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.4%
  2. Suspension20.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks15.4%
  4. Body & chassis9.7%
  5. Brakes9.2%
  6. Tyres8.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.6%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened20.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.0%

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 2009 Fiat Punto?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2009 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,874 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Fiat Punto?

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

Is the 2009 Fiat Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).