Fiat Punto vs Fiat Punto elx 16v: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
Fiat Punto elx 16v
68%
MOT pass rate · 306 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Punto (69%) and Fiat Punto elx 16v (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Punto | Fiat Punto elx 16v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 91,078 mi | 79,512 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 579,557 | 306 |
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 elx 16v
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Punto (69%) and Fiat Punto elx 16v (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Punto report Full Fiat Punto elx 16v 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.