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FIAT PUNTO (2017)

Running costs, reliability data, and common problems from 1,938 real MOT tests.

Annual Cost

£1,737

£145/month

MOT Pass Rate

82%

Good

Road Tax

£195

Flat rate/year

Insurance

Grp 8-20

1242cc Petrol

Solid Option

82% pass rate, £1737/year to run. Close to the national average.

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Petrol1242cc9 years old1,938 tests42k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1242cc)

~42 mpg

£1,137
Road Tax

Flat rate (post-2017)

£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,737
Per month£145/mo
Per week£33/wk

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included.

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Reliability Verdict

82% MOT pass rate(Good)
0%National avg: 82%100%

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the national average of 82%.

At 9 years old, 82% of FIAT PUNTOs from 2017 passed their MOT first time in 2026. That's based on 1,938 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 42,168 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2017 cars491th of 579(top 85%)
Rank among FIAT models447th of 818(top 55%)
vs national average+0%(82% avg)
vs 2017 cars average-5%(87% avg)
vs FIAT average-1%(83% avg)

Mileage Analysis

42,168

Average miles

vs

66,600

Expected for age

The average 2017 FIAT PUNTO has 42,168 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 66,600 miles for a 9-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

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FIAT PUNTO by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201882%53336,705 mi
201782%1,93842,168 mi
201680%2,77149,988 mi
201578%4,21258,107 mi
201475%6,81166,591 mi
201374%8,28672,757 mi
201275%10,81277,391 mi
201173%8,16585,661 mi
201073%9,29590,318 mi
200972%3,69787,540 mi
200870%11,11892,805 mi
200769%17,63491,428 mi
200669%11,99791,215 mi
200569%3,09579,650 mi
200467%4,41280,375 mi
200365%2,53776,820 mi
200270%1,36072,229 mi
200173%62261,550 mi
200059%29175,865 mi
199970%24765,869 mi
199880%32971,966 mi
199773%17469,103 mi
199678%14773,333 mi
199575%15365,118 mi
199476%7969,645 mi

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About the 2017 FIAT PUNTO

The 2017 FIAT PUNTO is a small family car with a 1242cc petrol engine. 1,938 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2026, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 85% of 2017 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 42,168 miles at 9 years old, FIAT PUNTO owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2017 FIAT PUNTO Fuel Costs

The 1242cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2017 FIAT PUNTO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,737 145/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £195 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 82% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

FIAT PUNTO Reliability Trend

Newer FIAT PUNTOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2017 FIAT PUNTO

At 9 years old, this is a solid used buy if you find one with good service history. Depreciation has levelled off, so you won't lose much more value. Focus on condition over mileage.

Common Issues to Watch For

Based on the 2017 FIAT PUNTO's fuel type, age, and engine size, these are the most likely problem areas to check.

Suspension Wear

Medium risk

Shock absorbers, springs, and anti-roll bar links typically need attention around this age. Listen for clunks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2017 FIAT PUNTO stacks up against similar cars for annual running costs, insurance, and tax.

CarPass RateFuel/yrTax/yrInsuranceTotal/yr
FIAT PUNTO(2017)82%£1137£195Grp 8-20£1737
FORD FIESTA(2015)81%£955£30Grp 1-8£1390-£347
VAUXHALL CORSA(2015)78%£1137£30Grp 8-20£1722-£15
FORD FOCUS(2015)85%£1137£135Grp 12-25£1677-£60
NISSAN QASHQAI(2017)86%£955£190Grp 5-15£1550-£187

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT data. Insurance groups are indicative. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

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