Fiat Compass drifter vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Compass drifter
73%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Compass drifter (73%) 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 Compass drifter | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.5 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 81,253 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat Compass drifter
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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 Compass drifter (73%) and Fiat Punto (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Compass drifter 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.