2007 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

6,730 Fiat Punto cars first used in 2007 had an MOT in 2025, at about 18 years old, and 50.6% passed first time. That is below the 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2007 Fiat Punto cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2007 Fiat Punto MOT failure items
2007 Fiat Punto common failures
ItemValue
Stop lamp: not working7.6%
Position lamp: not working7.4%
Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits6.3%
Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.8%
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2007 Fiat Punto advisories
2007 Fiat Punto common advisories
ItemValue
Coil spring: corroded24.5%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge21.5%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive19.9%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing15.9%
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases14.8%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement10.3%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2007 Fiat Punto faults by area
2007 Fiat Punto faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment27.0%
Suspension18.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks12.5%
Body, chassis, structure11.9%
Brakes10.4%
Visibility8.2%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2007 Fiat Punto recorded mileage
2007 Fiat Punto mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
6,27069,20089,200 miles108,900

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Fiat Punto years

Fiat Punto first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20171,23563.6%78.2%
20161,68164.7%74.9%
20152,44463.0%71.9%
20143,55157.1%68.6%
20134,14755.5%65.8%
20125,62356.5%63.5%
20115,10955.4%61.2%
20105,32454.0%59.3%
20091,53955.2%58.3%
20084,38852.6%57.2%
20076,73050.6%57.4%
20064,34751.2%57.0%
20051,22055.2%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.