1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16v — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age
29 years
Current Age
31.4%
Latest Pass Rate
51
Total Tests (All Years)
94,776 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 12
This car: 31.4%
Average: 54.3%
⚠️ 22.9% below average (13966 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
31.4%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 51Avg Mileage 94,776Top Failure Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions — 49.0%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16v, with age trends.
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
49.0%
— Consistent
Brakes
49.0%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
43.1%
— Consistent
Suspension
39.2%
— Consistent
Tyres
25.5%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 49.0% (12 yrs) | 49.0% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 49.0% (12 yrs) | 49.0% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 43.1% (12 yrs) | 43.1% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 39.2% (12 yrs) | 39.2% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 25.5% (12 yrs) | 25.5% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Fiat Punto Sporting 16v cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 51 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.