Fiat Freedom vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Freedom
78%
MOT pass rate · 49 vehicles
More reliable
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Freedom is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Freedom | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 46,299 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 49 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat Freedom
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Freedom is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.