Fiat Punto vs Fiat X19: 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 X19
65%
MOT pass rate · 53 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Punto (69%) and Fiat X19 (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Punto | Fiat X19 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 91,078 mi | 57,132 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 579,557 | 53 |
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 X19
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Punto (69%) and Fiat X19 (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat Punto report Full Fiat X19 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.