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