Diesel Fiat Punto: MOT pass rate
64.2% of diesel Fiat Puntos pass the MOT first time, measured across 2,069 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 102,397.
Diesel against the other Fiat Punto versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 64% | 56,110 |
| Diesel | 64.2% | 2,069 |
| All Fiat Punto | 64% | 58,187 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Fiat Punto specifically, diesel is the strongest at 64.2%, and this diesel version sits 0.2 points above the 64% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Fiat Punto had covered 102,397 miles at test, against 78,994 for the petrol. That is above average and into the range where cambelts and water pumps are due if they have not already been done, so ask for the service history rather than take the mileage on trust.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Fiat Punto page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Fiat Punto fuel types
- Petrol Fiat Punto - 64%