Fiat Punto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 25 model years from 110,715 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

73%

Total Tests

110,715

Highest Pass Rate

2017 (82%)

Years Covered

About the Fiat Punto

The Fiat Punto was MOT tested 110,715 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 25 model years (1994 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 model has the highest pass rate at 82% from 1,938 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 59%. With a 23 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Fiat Puntos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1994) averages 69,645 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 36,705 miles.

Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Punto is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1242cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,003

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2018 details

How reliable is the Fiat Punto?

vs average of all models-9% (82% avg)

vs Fiat brand average-10% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread23 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Fiat Punto by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2018	82%	533	36,705 mi
2017	82%	1,938	42,168 mi
2016	80%	2,771	49,988 mi
2015	78%	4,212	58,107 mi
2014	75%	6,811	66,591 mi
2013	74%	8,286	72,757 mi
2012	75%	10,812	77,391 mi
2011	73%	8,165	85,661 mi
2010	73%	9,295	90,318 mi
2009	72%	3,697	87,540 mi
2008	70%	11,118	92,805 mi
2007	69%	17,634	91,428 mi
2006	69%	11,997	91,215 mi
2005	69%	3,095	79,650 mi
2004	67%	4,412	80,375 mi
2003	65%	2,537	76,820 mi
2002	70%	1,360	72,229 mi
2001	73%	622	61,550 mi
2000	59%	291	75,865 mi
1999	70%	247	65,869 mi
1998	80%	329	71,966 mi
1997	73%	174	69,103 mi
1996	78%	147	73,333 mi
1995	75%	153	65,118 mi
1994	76%	79	69,645 mi

Questions about the Fiat Punto

Is the Fiat Punto reliable?

Across its 25 model years in our data (1994 to 2018), the Fiat Punto averages a 73% MOT pass rate, from 110,715 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2017 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 82%.

Which year Fiat Punto has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 Fiat Punto has the highest MOT pass rate at 82%, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 59%, a 23 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.