Fiat Punto Evo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 5,947 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

68%

Total Tests

5,947

Highest Pass Rate

2011 (72%)

Years Covered

About the Fiat Punto Evo

The Fiat Punto Evo was MOT tested 5,947 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2009 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 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 versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 model has the highest pass rate at 72% from 2,826 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 71%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Fiat Punto Evo has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 106,916 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 78,856 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Punto Evo is 15 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

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,153

Per month£179/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 2012 details

How reliable is the Fiat Punto Evo?

vs average of all models-14% (82% avg)

vs Fiat brand average-15% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Fiat Punto Evo by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2012	71%	422	78,856 mi
2011	72%	2,826	83,424 mi
2010	71%	2,645	91,355 mi
2009	56%	54	106,916 mi

Questions about the Fiat Punto Evo

Is the Fiat Punto Evo reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2009 to 2012), the Fiat Punto Evo averages a 68% MOT pass rate, from 5,947 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2011 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 72%.

Which year Fiat Punto Evo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 Fiat Punto Evo has the highest MOT pass rate at 72%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 71%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.