Fiat 500 lounge s-a vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 500 lounge s-a
87%
MOT pass rate · 163 vehicles
More reliable
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat 500 lounge s-a is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 lounge s-a | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 44,667 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 163 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat 500 lounge s-a
No fault breakdown available.
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 lounge s-a is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Fiat 500 lounge s-a 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.