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Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td reliable? We analysed 740 real MOT tests across 153 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 740 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
60.7%
Typical Mileage
91,657mi
Annual Mileage
6,888mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
29yrs

The Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and direction indicator incorrect colour. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td.

Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

63.7%
2000
61.2%
1999
59%
1998
61.3%
1997

Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Direction indicator incorrect colour 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 53
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
position lamp(s) not working 38

Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,839 mi/yr
Typical
6,888 mi/yr
Average
8,605 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,919 mi/yr

Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2000 102 63.7% 72,968 88,464 98,860
1999 165 61.2% 74,800 96,495 115,728
1998 376 59.0% 74,549 90,238 104,288
1997 80 61.3% 86,830 100,587 111,078

How Long Does a Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td Last?

Based on 153 Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td vehicles on UK roads.

Average
8.9 years
Median
9.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
29 years

Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
91,657 mi
75th Percentile
107,794 mi
95th Percentile
147,068 mi
Max Recorded
779,695 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2000

63.7% MOT pass rate from 102 tests

Year to avoid
1998

59.0% MOT pass rate from 376 tests

The best year to buy a used Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 63.7% across 102 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 59.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td THIS CAR 60.7% 740 91,657 mi 29 yrs
Fiat Punto 68.7% 6,712,102 61,468 mi 32 yrs
Fiat 500 76.9% 3,854,072 42,469 mi 18 yrs
Fiat Ducato 75% 1,962,737 48,690 mi 38 yrs
Audi A4 1.9 TDI 69.5% 1,148 196,111 mi — yrs

Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td?

The Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td has an overall MOT pass rate of 60.7% across 740 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.

The most common problems on the Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (75 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (59), and direction indicator incorrect colour (54). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td owner drives around 6,888 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td models stay on UK roads for around 29 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td reliable?
Based on 740 MOT tests, the Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td has a 60.7% pass rate — below average, so factor in potential repair costs.
What are the common problems on a Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td?
The most common MOT failures are parking brake: efficiency below requirements, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and direction indicator incorrect colour. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td do per year?
The typical Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td does around 6,888 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td last?
Most Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td models stay on UK roads for around 29 years based on our analysis of 153 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td is 2000 with a 63.7% pass rate across 102 tests.