2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

3,673 MOT tests in 2024. 57.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time57.7%
Failed or needed repairs42.3%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,673 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.7%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    133 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.2%
  2. Brakes15.1%
  3. Steering12.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.1%
  5. Suspension10.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  7. Tyres6.6%
  8. Body & chassis5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.6%

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: track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2014 Fiat Punto?

In 2024, 57.7% of 2014 Fiat Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,673 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Fiat Punto?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Fiat Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).