Fiat 124spider vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 124spider
82%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 124spider (82%) and Fiat Punto (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 124spider | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 64,543 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat 124spider
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Fiat Punto
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 124spider (82%) and Fiat Punto (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 124spider report Full Fiat Punto report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.