Fiat Punto: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 17.2% of Fiat Punto MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2016 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12,847 | 18.5% |
| 2015 | 15,303 | 11.2% |
| 2016 | 10,169 | 11.8% |
| 2017 | 7,282 | 10.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.