Fiat Punto vs Fiat Punto ds: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
More reliable
Fiat Punto ds
61%
MOT pass rate · 406 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Punto is the more reliable of the two — 69% pass first time versus 61%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Punto | Fiat Punto ds |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% ✓ | 61% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% ✓ | 39% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 91,078 mi | 110,728 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 579,557 | 406 |
Most common faults
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)
Fiat Punto ds
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Punto is the more reliable of the two — 69% pass first time versus 61%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Fiat Punto report Full Fiat Punto ds 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.