2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

4,311 MOT tests in 2024. 56.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time56.0%
Failed or needed repairs44.0%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,311 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.8%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.4%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    175 marked dangerous
  10. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.3%
  2. Suspension16.9%
  3. Brakes15.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  6. Tyres7.7%
  7. Body & chassis7.6%
  8. Steering4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened16.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.1%

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 2011 Fiat Punto?

In 2024, 56.0% of 2011 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,311 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Fiat Punto?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 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).