Fiat Punto Evo years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

2,504 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2010–2011 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Both Fiat Punto Evo years have MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year.

Below the average for their first-use year2010–2011
Above the average for their first-use yearNone
Can't be told apart from averageNone

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

54.2%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 52.2% to 56.1%.

Fiat Punto Evo, all years54.2%
Same-age average, all vehicles60.3%

In 2025, 54.2% of the 2,504 initial MOT tests on Fiat Punto Evo cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 60.3%. That is 6.1 points below the same-age average.

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Fiat Punto Evo MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Chart	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2011age 14		1,31583,600	54.8%±2.8	−6.4 ptsall: 61.2%
2010age 15		1,18990,000	53.5%±2.9	−5.8 ptsall: 59.3%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common Punto Evo problems at the MOT

Share of the 1,148 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these can add up to more than 100%.

Lights and electrics52.4%
Suspension38.2%
Noise, emissions, leaks26.0%
Brakes19.9%
Body, chassis, structure17.8%
Tyres15.4%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.

Most common MOT failures on the Fiat Punto Evo

The defects recorded most often at the 1,148 failed initial tests on Fiat Punto Evo cars, all years together, in the DVSA's own words. Each share is of failed tests, and a failed test can have more than one defect.

Defect	Share of failed tests	All vehicles, same age
Position lamp not workingLights and electrics	13.5%155 tests	13.4%
Coil spring fractured or brokenSuspension	12.1%139 tests	10.5%
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gasesBody, chassis, structure	10.5%121 tests	3.3%
Catalyst emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limitsNoise, emissions, leaks	10.4%119 tests	2.1%
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrectLights and electrics	9.2%106 tests	5.2%
Track rod end ball joint has excessive playSteering	8.8%101 tests	5.3%
Stop lamp not workingLights and electrics	8.2%94 tests	8.2%
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leakSuspension	7.4%85 tests	4.0%
Parking brake efficiency below requirementsBrakes	7.3%84 tests	5.1%
Individual direction indicators incorrect colourLights and electrics	7.1%82 tests	2.3%

These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the Punto Evo's failed tests in each year. How we count

What to check when viewing a Punto Evo

Based on the areas where Fiat Punto Evo MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Lights and electrics
In 52.4% of failed Punto Evo tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Check the dashboard warning lights come on when the car is switched on and then go out. Ask about any that stay lit.
Suspension
In 38.2% of failed Punto Evo tests
- Push down hard on each corner. Check the car rises once and settles, not bouncing again and again.
- On the test drive, listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps and potholes.
- Check the car sits level when parked on flat ground.
Noise, emissions, leaks
In 26.0% of failed Punto Evo tests
- Ask to see the car start from cold. Heavy smoke from the exhaust is worth asking about.
- Listen for blowing or rattling from the exhaust with the engine running.
- Look under the car for drips of oil, coolant or other fluids.
Brakes
In 19.9% of failed Punto Evo tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly and check the car stops in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Fiat Punto Evo questions

Which Fiat Punto Evo years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2010–2011. None is clearly above average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Fiat Punto Evo reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 54.2% of initial MOT tests on Fiat Punto Evo cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 60.3%. That is 6.1 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Fiat Punto Evo problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 52.4% of failed tests), suspension (in 38.2% of failed tests) and noise, emissions, leaks (in 26.0% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 15-year-old Fiat Punto Evo?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Fiat Punto Evo cars first used in 2010, about 15 years old, had a median of 90,000 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Punto Evo's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Fiat Punto Evo

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Fiat Punto Evo cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count