Known APK problem
Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto: brake lines
On the Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto the APK inspector finds brake lines problems 2.7× as often as on cars of the same age: at 13–15 years 0.6%, against about 0.2% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Rusty or leaking brake lines. An A-problem at the APK because braking is at risk.
How to check it at the viewing
Use a torch to look along the lines near the wheels and rear axle: no thick rust or wet spots.
Ask the seller: Have the brake lines ever been (partly) replaced?
By age
Share of inspected Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Puntos with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 – 12 years | A | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0× |
| 13 – 15 years | B | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7× |
| 16+ years | A | 0.3% | 1.5% | 0.2× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 13–15 years
| Model | Brake lines | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto | 0.6% | 2.7× |
| Alfa Romeo MiTo | 0.3% | 0.6× |
| Suzuki Swift III | 1.7% | 2.9× |
| Toyota Yaris II | 0.5% | 0.9× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto often have brake lines problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 13–15 years the inspector found a brake lines defect on 0.6% of inspected Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Puntos, against about 0.2% of all cars of the same age (2.7×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the brake lines on a used Fiat Grande Punto / Punto Evo / Punto?
Use a torch to look along the lines near the wheels and rear axle: no thick rust or wet spots.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know