Fiat Punto Evo
From 5,535 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements and exhaust system leaking or insecure. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 229 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 229 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 222 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 191 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 184 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 175 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 154 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 153 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 141 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 130 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 116 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.6% of Punto Evo failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 17.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £110.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 66.2% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2011 | 65.2% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2010 | 65.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Punto Evos tested had between 70,380 and 113,350 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 87,593 median miles, the Punto Evo has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat Punto Evo MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Punto Evo has a 65.2% MOT pass rate based on 5,535 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Punto Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Punto Evo is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 229 failures. Other common issues include lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Punto Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Punto Evo is 87,593 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 70,380 and 113,350 miles.
Buying a used Punto Evo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 65.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £110 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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