Fiat Punto reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Fiat Punto is a supermini. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 83 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 374 of 442, and 44.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (6.0% of tests).
Ranked 374 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 20 of 31 superminis
In 2024, 59,046 Fiat Puntos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 44.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Fiat Punto is 20% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
44.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,000
Typical age at test: 14 years
Fiat Punto MOT failure rate by age
Most common Fiat Punto MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working6.0% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working4.7% of tests
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7% of tests
- Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.3% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0% of tests
What the Fiat Punto fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 23.5% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Suspension | 14.2% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 9.8% | ▲ 2.1× as often |
| Brakes | 9.6% | About average |
| Body and structure | 8.9% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Visibility | 7.4% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Tyres | 7.2% | About average |
| Steering | 5.3% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.9% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | About average |
What MPG does the Fiat Punto do?
Official economy for the Fiat Punto ranges from 34 to 80.7mpg across the 34 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2013). A typical petrol version manages 49.6mpg and a typical diesel 68.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Fiat Punto?
Any Fiat Punto first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Fiat Punto registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £410 a year.
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Official figures for 34 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2013.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
34.0–80.7 mpg
CO2
90–197 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punto 1.3 16v MultiJet 85Manual · listed 2013 | Diesel | 80.7 mpg | 90g | £20 |
| Punto 1.2Manual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 54.3 mpg | 123g | £170 |
| Punto 0.9 TwinAirManual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 67.3 mpg | 98g | £20 |
| Punto 1.2 without Start and Stop deviceManual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 52.3 mpg | 126g | £170 |
| Punto 1.4 16v MultiAir 105Manual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 133g | £200 |
| Punto 1.4 8vManual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 132g | £200 |
| Punto 1.4 8v DualogicAutomatic · listed 2013 | Petrol | 52.3 mpg | 124g | £170 |
| Punto 1.3 16v MultiJet 85M5 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 80.7 mpg | 90g | £20 |
| Punto 1.3 16v MultiJet 75M5 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 108g | £20 |
| Punto 1.2M5 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 54.3 mpg | 123g | £170 |
| Punto 0.9 TwinAirM6 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 67.3 mpg | 98g | £20 |
| Punto 1.4 16v MultiAir 105M6 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 133g | £200 |
| Punto 1.4 16v MultiAir 135M5 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 50.4 mpg | 129g | £170 |
| Punto 1.4 8vM5 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 132g | £200 |
| Punto 1.4 8v DualogicSAT5 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 52.3 mpg | 124g | £170 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 34 versions.
What a Fiat Punto costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 49.6mpg…
- diesel, typical official 68.9mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Fiat Punto reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Fiat Punto is 20% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 83 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Fiat Punto?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 6.0% of tests. It fails on exhaust and emissions and steering more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Fiat Punto do?
Official economy for the Fiat Punto ranges from 34 to 80.7mpg across the 34 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2013). A typical petrol version manages 49.6mpg and a typical diesel 68.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Fiat Punto?
Any Fiat Punto first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Fiat Punto registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £410 a year.
›How many Fiat Puntos fail their MOT?
44.7% of Fiat Puntos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Fiat Punto combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.