Fiat 500 lounge vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 500 lounge
84%
MOT pass rate · 2,435 vehicles
More reliable
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat 500 lounge is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 lounge | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 56,858 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,435 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat 500 lounge
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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 is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.