2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

4,362 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,362 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    214 marked dangerous
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.5%
  7. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.4%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.9%
  2. Brakes16.4%
  3. Suspension14.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.3%
  5. Tyres8.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  7. Steering7.1%
  8. Body & chassis6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.0%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2013 Fiat Punto?

In 2024, 55.0% of 2013 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,362 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Fiat Punto?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Fiat Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).