Fiat Punto: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 477,125 Fiat Punto MOT tests in this dataset, 17.2% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2004 and 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 372 | 14.0% |
| 1996 | 338 | 9.8% |
| 1997 | 420 | 10.0% |
| 1998 | 773 | 13.5% |
| 1999 | 696 | 13.1% |
| 2000 | 1,364 | 14.2% |
| 2001 | 3,323 | 14.0% |
| 2002 | 7,422 | 17.9% |
| 2003 | 12,852 | 18.5% |
| 2004 | 21,948 | 19.6% |
| 2005 | 15,484 | 19.9% |
| 2006 | 57,131 | 18.4% |
| 2007 | 78,121 | 18.6% |
| 2008 | 46,688 | 18.1% |
| 2009 | 14,521 | 16.8% |
| 2010 | 45,222 | 17.5% |
| 2011 | 40,367 | 17.0% |
| 2012 | 41,431 | 17.5% |
| 2013 | 29,708 | 17.0% |
| 2014 | 24,132 | 13.0% |
| 2015 | 15,304 | 11.2% |
| 2016 | 10,170 | 11.8% |
| 2017 | 7,282 | 10.3% |
| 2018 | 1,867 | 8.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.