Fiat Punto vs Fiat Rapido van: 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 Rapido van
91%
MOT pass rate · 62 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Punto (69%) and Fiat Rapido van (91%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Punto | Fiat Rapido van |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 91,078 mi | 14,541 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 579,557 | 62 |
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 Rapido van
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Wipers smeary
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Punto (69%) and Fiat Rapido van (91%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Punto report Full Fiat Rapido van 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.