2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

4,901 MOT tests in 2024. 54.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time54.2%
Failed or needed repairs45.8%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,901 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.8%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.8%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    227 marked dangerous
  8. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.1%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.3%
  2. Suspension19.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks14.8%
  4. Brakes10.4%
  5. Body & chassis9.7%
  6. Tyres8.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  8. Steering4.3%

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 weakened19.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2010 Fiat Punto?

In 2024, 54.2% of 2010 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,901 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Fiat Punto?

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

Is the 2010 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).