Fiat Punto: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was recorded as a failure area in 6.7% of Fiat Punto MOT tests — 31,872 tests out of 477,125. It shows up most on 2002 and 2003 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 372 | 8.6% |
| 1996 | 338 | 8.0% |
| 1997 | 420 | 9.8% |
| 1998 | 773 | 7.4% |
| 1999 | 696 | 8.8% |
| 2000 | 1,364 | 12.2% |
| 2001 | 3,323 | 10.4% |
| 2002 | 7,422 | 12.5% |
| 2003 | 12,852 | 14.0% |
| 2004 | 21,948 | 11.0% |
| 2005 | 15,484 | 9.3% |
| 2006 | 57,131 | 8.8% |
| 2007 | 78,121 | 8.6% |
| 2008 | 46,688 | 7.3% |
| 2009 | 14,521 | 5.8% |
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.