Fiat 900e vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 900e
62%
MOT pass rate · 27 vehicles
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Punto is the more reliable of the two — 69% pass first time versus 62%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 900e | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.2 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 75,270 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 27 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat 900e
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Punto is the more reliable of the two — 69% pass first time versus 62%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Fiat 900e 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.