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Fiat Punto vs Fiat Uno formula: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
More reliable
Fiat Uno formula
63%
MOT pass rate · 36,981 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Punto is the more reliable of the two — 69% pass first time versus 63%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Fiat Punto Fiat Uno formula
MOT pass rate 69% 63%
MOT failure rate 31% 37%
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0%
Average mileage 91,078 mi 60,312 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 579,557 36,981

Most common faults

Fiat Punto

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Oil leak
  4. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fiat Uno formula

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  3. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  4. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  5. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  6. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Punto is the more reliable of the two — 69% pass first time versus 63%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Fiat Punto report Full Fiat Uno formula 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.