Fiat 500 vs Fiat Punto evo active: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 500
77%
MOT pass rate · 333,596 vehicles
Fiat Punto evo active
85%
MOT pass rate · 102 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Punto evo active is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Punto evo active |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 90,256 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 102 |
Most common faults
Fiat 500
- 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))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fiat Punto evo active
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Punto evo active is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Fiat 500 report Full Fiat Punto evo active 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.