2010 Fiat Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

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

5,324 Fiat Punto cars first used in 2010 had an MOT in 2025, at about 15 years old, and 54.0% passed first time. That is below the 59.3% for all cars first used in 2010.

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

Common failures

The share of 2010 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 2010 Fiat Punto MOT failure items
2010 Fiat Punto common failures
ItemValue
Position lamp: not working6.5%
Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7%
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.3%
Stop lamp: not working4.0%

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 2010 Fiat Punto advisories
2010 Fiat Punto common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge22.7%
Coil spring: corroded21.9%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive16.2%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement14.7%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing13.1%
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases11.5%

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.

2010 Fiat Punto faults by area
2010 Fiat Punto faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment24.3%
Suspension17.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks12.4%
Body, chassis, structure8.1%
Brakes7.5%
Tyres7.5%

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.

2010 Fiat Punto recorded mileage
2010 Fiat Punto mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
5,27570,30089,200 miles108,300

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.