Fiat Punto (1995)
1995 Fiat Punto
CarHunch analysed 24,657 real MOT records for the 1995 Fiat Punto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Fiat Punto passes its MOT first time in only 63% of cases—significantly below the UK average of 80%—and nearly one in five has had a dangerous defect on record, which is a genuine safety concern for a car of this age. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically, both struggling around the 61–63% mark.
These Puntos are averaging 85,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but they're racking up 2.06 failures and 4.8 advisories per test, suggesting rust, wear, and deteriorating components are the norm rather than the exception. If you're considering one, budget for immediate remedial work and plan for regular maintenance—this isn't a neglect-tolerant buy.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 1995 Fiat Punto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 23,449 | 63.1% | 2.06 |
| Diesel (5%) | 1,207 | 60.7% | 2.08 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 71.4% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Fiat Punto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Fiat Punto vehicles fall between 68,059 and 98,409 miles.
1995 Fiat Punto — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Fiat Punto
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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42.8%
Oil leak
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36.4%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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24.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.1%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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19.5%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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18.3%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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18.2%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.
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