Abarth PUNTO - 2011
249.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2011 is 274.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Abarth PUNTO, model year 2011.
Sample size: 120 cars, 280 tests and 699 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 120 cars
The 2011 Abarth Punto has an overall defect rate of 250 per 100 vehicles, which is 8% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, this model performs exceptionally well in the categories of steering and visibility, with defect rates significantly lower than average. However, it struggles in lights and electrics, where defect rates are higher than the average, indicating a potential area of concern for owners. While the defect rates increase with mileage, the model shows a marked increase in issues after 31,000 miles, particularly in the 62,000 to 93,000 miles range. Overall, the Abarth Punto stands out positively in some areas but faces challenges in electrical components.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 120 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 19.6% worse
131.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 86.7% better
2.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 49.5% better
10.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 21.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 29.6% worse
89.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
- Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 26.5% better
195.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 266.4 / 100 tests
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 1.9% better
30.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.3 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 90.5% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.4 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 38.8% worse
38.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.8 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 72
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 58
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 26
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
Serious faults (Top 10)
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 4