Fiat Punto: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 5.5% of Fiat Punto MOT tests — 26,480 tests out of 477,125. It shows up most on 2008 and 2009 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 46,688 | 6.2% |
| 2009 | 14,521 | 6.2% |
| 2010 | 45,222 | 5.7% |
| 2011 | 40,367 | 5.1% |
| 2012 | 41,431 | 4.9% |
| 2013 | 29,708 | 5.4% |
| 2015 | 15,304 | 4.8% |
| 2016 | 10,170 | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 7,282 | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 1,867 | 3.3% |
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.