Car statistics
How many Fiat Puntos are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 56,498 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 48,109 Fiat Puntos licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 23,967 declared off the road (SORN). That is 89.8% fewer than the peak of 473,888 in 2006.
Numbers peaked in 2006 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 21,057 |
| 1995 | 59,881 |
| 1996 | 102,410 |
| 1997 | 144,324 |
| 1998 | 193,071 |
| 1999 | 233,481 |
| 2000 | 285,309 |
| 2001 | 342,138 |
| 2002 | 393,349 |
| 2003 | 431,466 |
| 2004 | 466,272 |
| 2005 | 468,459 |
| 2006 | 473,888 |
| 2007 | 472,419 |
| 2008 | 462,339 |
| 2009 | 438,671 |
| 2010 | 414,198 |
| 2011 | 384,948 |
| 2012 | 356,135 |
| 2013 | 324,140 |
| 2014 | 287,838 |
| 2015 | 253,514 |
| 2016 | 221,958 |
| 2017 | 190,951 |
| 2018 | 162,220 |
| 2019 | 137,812 |
| 2020 | 117,591 |
| 2021 | 98,907 |
| 2022 | 85,527 |
| 2023 | 73,931 |
| 2024 | 62,059 |
| 2025 | 51,068 |
| 2026 | 48,109 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
4 versions of the Fiat Punto have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Fiat Punto Eleganza | 460 | 191 |
| Fiat Punto GT | 34 | 261 |
| Fiat Punto 90 ELX Cabriolet | 10 | 102 |
| Fiat Punto Dynamic Speedgear | 42 | 65 |
In 2025, 55.0% of Fiat Punto MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Fiat Puntos tested pass 62.6% of the time, so the Fiat Punto does worse than average for its age, by 7.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 55.2%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Fiat Punto | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 8–10 years | 62.8% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 56.2% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 52.5% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 54.4% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT, appearing on 52.6% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.2% of Fiat Punto tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 52.6% |
| Suspension | 34.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.7% |
| Brakes | 19.9% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 19.2% |
| Visibility | 15.7% |
| Tyres | 15.5% |
| Steering | 12.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Fiat Punto failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 14.0% of 25,449 failed tests. 69.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.0% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.2% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 10.9% |
| Exhaust system: major leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 10.1% |
| Catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.0% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.7% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 7.3% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 7.1% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 6.8% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 20.7% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 19.4% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.0% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 14.5% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 11.1% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 9.1% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 8.4% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 7.8% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 5.0% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 4.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
16 years of the Fiat Punto, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2003 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (56.7% passed first time) and the 2017 cars worst (63.6%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | – | 2,892 | 52.7% |
| 2003 | – | 3,209 | 56.7% |
| 2004 | – | 3,575 | 51.0% |
| 2005 | – | 2,006 | 55.2% |
| 2006 | – | 6,216 | 51.2% |
| 2007 | – | 8,104 | 50.6% |
| 2008 | – | 6,148 | 52.5% |
| 2009 | – | 6,272 | 55.1% |
| 2010 | – | 6,874 | 53.3% |
| 2011 | – | 5,091 | 55.3% |
| 2012 | – | 5,412 | 56.5% |
| 2013 | – | 4,027 | 55.5% |
| 2014 | 3,995 | 3,384 | 57.1% |
| 2015 | 2,548 | 2,376 | 63.0% |
| 2016 | 1,694 | 1,667 | 64.7% |
| 2017 | 1,246 | 1,197 | 63.6% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Fiat Punto covers 5,137 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 5,581 |
| 8–10 years | 5,638 |
| 11–14 years | 5,606 |
| 15–19 years | 5,014 |
| 20+ years | 3,347 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Fiat Puntos for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 60,783 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 3 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 60,783 |
| ’02 | 56,644 |
| ’03 | 51,193 |
| ’04 | 44,418 |
| ’05 | 17,512 |
| ’06 | 40,424 |
| ’07 | 36,197 |
| ’08 | 20,539 |
| ’09 | 15,616 |
| ’10 | 12,661 |
| ’11 | 8,059 |
| ’12 | 7,443 |
| ’13 | 5,076 |
| ’14 | 4,004 |
| ’15 | 2,602 |
| ’16 | 1,755 |
| ’17 | 1,275 |
| ’18 | 319 |
| ’19 | 9 |
| ’20 | 3 |
| ’21 | 6 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 2 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 3 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 51,618 Fiat Puntos licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 54.6% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc, and 44.1% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc has grown from 19.8% in 2014 to 44.1%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 28,188 licensed | 54.6% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 22,743 licensed | 44.1% |
| Other sizes 687 licensed | 1.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 26,805 | 51.9% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 22,734 | 44.0% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Diesel | 1,377 | 2.7% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,201–1,300cc | 1,301–1,400cc |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 77.3% | 19.8% |
| 2015 | 75.4% | 22.0% |
| 2016 | 73.0% | 24.6% |
| 2017 | 70.2% | 27.6% |
| 2018 | 67.1% | 30.7% |
| 2019 | 64.4% | 33.7% |
| 2020 | 61.6% | 36.5% |
| 2021 | 58.9% | 39.4% |
| 2022 | 57.1% | 41.2% |
| 2023 | 56.0% | 42.5% |
| 2024 | 55.1% | 43.5% |
| 2025 | 54.6% | 44.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 95.1% | 4.9% |
| 2015 | 95.0% | 5.0% |
| 2016 | 94.8% | 5.1% |
| 2017 | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| 2018 | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| 2019 | 94.9% | 5.0% |
| 2020 | 95.1% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | 95.4% | 4.6% |
| 2022 | 95.7% | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 96.1% | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| 2025 | 96.8% | 3.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Fiat Punto from 2000, when the data begins, to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 34.0 to 80.7 mpg, with CO2 of 90 to 197 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 petrol | 67.3 | 98 | 2012–2013 | Euro 5 | 2 |
| 1.2 petrol | 42.2–54.3 | 123–159 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6 | 26 |
| 1.4 petrol | 42.8–52.3 | 124–156 | 2004–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 26 |
| 1.7 petrol | 34.0 | 197 | 2000–2005 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 4 |
| 1.2 diesel | 61.4–80.7 | 90–122 | 2004–2014 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 18 |
| 1.6 diesel | 62.8–64.2 | 114–119 | 2009–2011 | Euro 5 | 2 |
| 1.9 diesel | 48.7–57.6 | 130–154 | 2000–2009 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 13 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 18 safety recalls for the Fiat Punto since 1992, the first in 1995. The most recent was launched on 18 August 2017.
All 18 Fiat Punto recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Fiat Punto. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Punto | 48,109 | −18.6% | 23,967 | 154 | Petrol |
| Fiat 500 | 423,199 | −2.0% | 12,767 | 12 | Petrol |
| Fiat Panda | 78,563 | −6.5% | 7,710 | 112 | Petrol |
| Fiat Tipo | 12,628 | −1.7% | 503 | 312 | Petrol |
| Fiat Doblo | 9,880 | −8.8% | 2,899 | 342 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 72,076 Punto records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 56,498 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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