Fiat Ducato xd-230 vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Ducato xd-230
89%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Ducato xd-230 (89%) 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 Ducato xd-230 | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 57,109 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat Ducato xd-230
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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 Ducato xd-230 (89%) and Fiat Punto (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Ducato xd-230 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.