Fiat Etrusco v 5900 db auto vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Etrusco v 5900 db auto
86%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Etrusco v 5900 db auto (86%) 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 Etrusco v 5900 db auto | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 22,485 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 9 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat Etrusco v 5900 db auto
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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 Etrusco v 5900 db auto (86%) and Fiat Punto (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Etrusco v 5900 db auto 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.