Fiat Punto vs Fiat Puto: 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 Puto
61%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Punto (69%) and Fiat Puto (61%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Punto | Fiat Puto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% ✓ | 61% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% ✓ | 39% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 91,078 mi | 88,427 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 579,557 | 2 |
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 Puto
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Floor pan near fuel tank slight corrosion
- Nearside Front wiper clip broken but wiper is secure
- Rear Both coils spring slighty corossion
- rear exhaust rubber perished
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Punto (69%) and Fiat Puto (61%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Punto report Full Fiat Puto 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.