Fiat 55 vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 55
58%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 55 (58%) 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 55 | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 58% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 42% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.8 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 108,058 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat 55
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- slight wear in steering rack
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 55 (58%) and Fiat Punto (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 55 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.