Fiat Punto vs Fiat Tempra station wagon: 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 Tempra station wagon
56%
MOT pass rate · 109 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Punto (69%) and Fiat Tempra station wagon (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Punto | Fiat Tempra station wagon |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% ✓ | 56% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% ✓ | 44% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 91,078 mi | 137,359 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 579,557 | 109 |
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 Tempra station wagon
- Non obligatory mirror damaged
- Temporary fuel cap fitted
- front brake discs are slightly corroded.
- slight blow from exhaust.
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Punto (69%) and Fiat Tempra station wagon (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Punto report Full Fiat Tempra station wagon 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.