Fiat Punto vs Fiat Punto evo: 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 evo
72%
MOT pass rate · 4,466 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Punto evo is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Punto | Fiat Punto evo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 72% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 28% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 91,078 mi | 92,039 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 579,557 | 4,466 |
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 evo
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Punto evo is the more reliable of the two — 72% 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.