Fiat 500 c vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 500 c
75%
MOT pass rate · 4,534 vehicles
More reliable
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat 500 c is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 c | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 71,983 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4,534 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat 500 c
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 500 c is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Fiat 500 c 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.