Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto
2005 – 2021 · RDW type 199
In short
At 9–10 years (mostly built 2015–2017) 7.5% of 1,966 inspected Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Puntos had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 4.7% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs about as often on this model than on average (rank 218 of 328 in the ranking). Most often it concerns springs and shock absorbers, brakes and steering — springs and shock absorbers occurs 3.9× as often as on comparable cars.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/fiat/grande-punto-punto-evo-punto/
A-problems
7.5%
n = 1,966 · 95% CI 6.4 – 8.8%
National, same age
4.7%
n = 877,805 · 95% CI 4.6 – 4.7%
Defects at the APK by age
- Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | — | insufficient | 1.3% | ||
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | 15 | insufficient | 1.9% | ||
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | 1,025 | 7.8% | 6.3 – 9.6% | 49.4% | 3.1% |
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | 1,966 | 7.5% | 6.4 – 8.8% | 51.7% | 4.7% |
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | 3,431 | 12.1% | 11.1 – 13.3% | 50.2% | 7.2% |
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | 7,512 | 11.7% | 11.0 – 12.4% | 51.5% | 10.6% |
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | 14,411 | 13.3% | 12.8 – 13.9% | 54.6% | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs and shock absorbers | 3.1% · n = 1,966 · 2.4 – 4.0% | 3.9× | |
| Brakes | 2.1% · n = 1,966 · 1.5 – 2.8% | 1.2× | |
| Steering | 1.6% · n = 1,966 · 1.1 – 2.2% | 4.4× | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.5% · n = 1,966 · 0.2 – 0.9% | 1.5× | |
| Seat belts, seats and airbags | 0.3% · n = 1,966 · 0.1 – 0.7% | 0.6× |
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2005 – 2021
- RDW type code(s)
- 199
- Trade name(s)
- PUNTO
- Registered (type group)
- 8,348
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Fiat Punto reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 9–10 years 7.5% of inspected Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Puntos had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 4.7% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
How does the Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto compare with other cars?
Over all ages together an A-problem occurs about as often on the Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto than on cars of the same age. That puts it at rank 218 of 328 models in the CarXray ranking.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 9–10 years were then mostly built in 2015–2017. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
The most common A-problems at the APK are springs and shock absorbers, brakes, steering. See the weak spots above and take them into your checklist.
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Use our checklist and focus on the key points for this Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto.