Fiat 127 vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 127
74%
MOT pass rate · 19,116 vehicles
More reliable
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat 127 is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 127 | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 52,799 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 19,116 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat 127
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 127 is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Fiat 127 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.