Fiat Punto: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 6.0% of Fiat Punto MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2017 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12,847 | 8.3% |
| 2015 | 15,303 | 5.5% |
| 2016 | 10,169 | 5.6% |
| 2017 | 7,282 | 6.1% |
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.