Fiat 130 multijet vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 130 multijet
89%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 130 multijet (89%) 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 130 multijet | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 10% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 39,877 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat 130 multijet
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (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 130 multijet (89%) and Fiat Punto (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 130 multijet 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.