In-depth Reviews

Fiat Punto owner reviews

"The Fiat Punto supermini is an affordable Ford Fiesta rival, but it’s based on older technology and hampered by a poor reputation for build quality"

by Carbuyer team
15 Nov 2019
Carbuyer Rating

1.9 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.1 out of 5

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Owner Rating

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Common Problems

  • Electrics (14 cases)
  • Gearbox / clutch (4 cases)
  • Other (5 cases)
  • Brakes (2 cases)
  • Electrics, Other (1 cases)
  • Engine (5 cases)
  • Brakes, Gearbox / clutch (1 cases)
  • Electrics, Engine (2 cases)
  • Brakes, Electrics, Engine, Suspension (1 cases)
  • Brakes, Electrics, Gearbox / clutch, Suspension (1 cases)
  • Electrics, Gearbox / clutch, Suspension (1 cases)

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Grande Punto 1.4 8v Fire

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

28
Review
I bought the car used in 2007 with 2,000 miles on the clock. Since then we only had a problem with the power steering sensor which we replaced (2014) and a few week ago with a dead factory-installed battery (2016). In all the car is reliable and doesn't break down although I don't drive it a lot (it's got only 18,000 miles). The engine does suffer from lack of performance and is insufficient for high speed accelerations and sudden bursts of power but it does pull like a train if needed to. With 4 of us and some luggage you can feel the lack of power but it can sustain a certain tempo on the highway. The interior is a bit cramped and seats aren't very comfortable and offer very limited side grip. The steering is precise and to the point but feedback is limited because it's electrically assisted. Gearbox is very light and can change gears in an instant but does sometimes float out of gear. Brakes are very much sensitive and can catch you off guard if you are not expecting it but they do their job to the max. Storage space is typical for city cars but it serves the purpose. My car is rust-free but still it is parked in a garage and rarely driven. In all the only fault I can find is the lack of power from the 1.4 but it's still a city car. If you want performance from this engine type, I suggest you dive into your finances and find a grand or two for some power mods but still this car is not made for the Autobahn type chases. In all I am very happy with the car and as it seems she will stay with me for at least 10 more years.
Running Cost
Fuel is a problem but within tolerance for city driving. Tax and insurance are ok.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.2 petrol, 3 door

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Loved it from day one. Nippy little car, fun to drive, good visibility, great steering, quiet engine, easy parking. Replaced clutch once, apart from that no problems with it. Quite spacious for a small car, good size boot. Have punto grande now, not as nippy.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

32
Review
Fiats seem to run forever,i have never been recovered in it
Running Cost

5 out of 5

spares are very cheap compared to other makes...

Owner Review

3 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

1998

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
hAD PROBLEMS starting the car, so a friend who vlives next door to me is a mechanic he gave me a new battery. After fitting the car was fine for a few days rhen problems started again. Next thing a friend helped me fit a new alternator to the car and car has been fine. Cost me Ł30 from a later fiat punto model but was relitively easy to fit. The car was somesone daughter before mine so theiir dad was very conscious the car was in good order full service history and oil filter were changed regularly. I have had enjoyment in servicing the car myself changing oil etc.
Running Cost

3 out of 5

I am a keen cyclist so i do try and use a bike to cut the costs. Funnily enough i work at a petrol station and see how much people spend is frankly frightening some use more than my weekly wages. Some customers come in to a petrol station every day. i.e. Company vans and couriers.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

41

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

42
Review
Had the car 5 years now, great car for me, geta me where I need to go with no issues

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40
Review
A couple of minor niggles nothing serious.
Running Cost

4 out of 5

Fuel usage acceptable, genuine spare parts expensive.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

42

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

48
Review
I haven't owned it for long. Replaced the exhaust.
Running Cost

4 out of 5

cheap parts, 48mpg

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
always starts first time,has not broken down,gives a nice smooth ride.
Running Cost

4 out of 5

had to replace 2tyres and a windscreen wiper.pyt in Ł15 petrol each week.

Owner Review

3 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40
Review
Parts occasionally need replacing.
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Fuel consumption not bad, spare parts average cost

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Absolutely reliable,no one problem on the road
Running Cost

5 out of 5

Absolutely perfect running costs

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

38

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

50
Review
This is the 3rd car of the same model, never had problems with any.
Running Cost

5 out of 5

Most economical I have owned.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Review
in 1st year, bearing in gearbox failed.
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Reasonable mpg. Service plan about Ł25 pcm.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

35

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

42

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
never broken down on me yet.
Running Cost

4 out of 5

economical.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Review
No breakdowns but two warranty claims. EGR valve and heater fan
Running Cost

5 out of 5

Servicing costs reasonable, fuel consumption depends on how hard it's driven and insurance and road tax costs excellent.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

55
Review
My car starts first time every time. Drives smoothly and only goes to the garage for its preventative maintenance.
Running Cost

5 out of 5

Servicing costs are low, car tax is okay and petrol consumption is excelent.

Owner Review

3 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

30
Review
It's a Fiat - enough said!
Running Cost

4 out of 5

Fuel is used rather generously, but that is mostly down to spirited driving style. Other than that it doesn't use anything.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

HGT, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
As a second hand purchase, my punto has far exeeded my expectations. For the size of the car, the practicality, styling and performance it gives it still puts a smile on my face! It is also happy at speed or cruising and has many extras you would expect to find on more expensive cars. Even though it is a 10 yr old vehicle some of the costs in terms of service or repair have been higher than normal and friends have told me to change it as they think fiats are money pits but if you look after them properly they are not, because i know of what it's capable of and it's quite solid reliable robust engine i swallow the cost. It is still a pleasure to drive ever since day one and starts first time every time. To sum it's character ?, To coin a phrase 'it's ferrari performance for fish and chip shop money'.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
I love my punto City parking button easy to manouver nippy at times and very practical

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

evo, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Review
Does what it says on the tin

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

sporting, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
For the price, this car takes some beating.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Evo Dynamic, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Review
I bought this car for it's reputation as the most eco friendly car in europe. The jury is still out on this question, but for all that it is an amazing vehicle and i am completely satisfied with my purchase.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

active, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Car has been a great little car for me to communte and the ocasional long drive to scotland from leeds and also down somerset only main problem i have had was when the gear box cable link broke after 52000 miles

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

Active, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Practical, nippy, nice to drive, but had a string of problems crop up at service. It's not broken down, but at service have needed 2 radiators, new cam belt, reset electrics, new exhaust pipe.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Owner Review

5 out of 5

Version

active, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Its been very reliable other than a dodgy fuel injection unit

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Active, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Ideal car for town or distance driving (best car i,ve owned )

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

Active Sport 8V, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
My car gets me from a to b but would like a better car to go forward with

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

elx, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Bought to for 3 childred to learn to drive, has proved very reliable and practical. Better value for money than offerings from other manufacturers. Easy/cheep to insure and run

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

active, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Value for money ,future classic

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

1999

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Very good

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

ELS, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Great. Love it

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

5000000000, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Not a bad little runner, prefer the 5 door though!

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

ELX, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
Has been very reliable for ten years - unfortunately steering went and cost almost £800 to repair = common fault on this model & cost of repair exessive for value of vehicle

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

dont know, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
Good economy run around

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

Used

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

My Life, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Bought Car

Used

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Evo, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

Used
Reliability

5 out of 5

Has stop and start, petrol consumption very good. Has many extras like hill start end asr etc. has a good stereo system with blue and me blue tooth system which makes iPod easy to attach and sounds great. Pairing of phone is very easy. Has a good ride and solid build quality
Running Cost

5 out of 5

Fill up the tank only once a month averaging over 55 mpg very good

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Blue&me, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Bought Car

Used
Reliability

5 out of 5

No issues at all
Running Cost

5 out of 5

I visit the petrol station once a month!!!!

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Dynamic, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Bought Car

Used
Reliability

5 out of 5

The car has performed every time I have asked it to. It fires up straight away and is almost silent whilst driving. It is a beautiful drive and I feel safe whilst inside it.
Running Cost

4 out of 5

The only down side is the climate control. If I have it on full auto it uses much more fuel than I had expected. I therefore do not use full auto very often.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Abarth, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

Used
Reliability

5 out of 5

Perfect, no problems at all.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.4 8v Sport

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

50
Review
I purchased my Punto whilst the government scrapage scheme was running in 2009 and paid just over £7K for it brand new, this price included metallic paint! What an absolute bargain it has proven to be, cheap to insure, over 50mpg on a run and I still get mid 40s across town. The 77bhp engine is willing and nippy enough, it is also quiet and refined to boot, I can easily drop into 5th at 25mph. There is some body roll in tight corners but you would have to be pushing on quite hard to notice this. I don't find the handling bad at all, it would certainly not be a problem with normal driving. The brakes are good with a nice progressive feel, unlike some French cars. Interior space is generous for a supermini, it can easily accommodate 4 large adults with ease. I test drove a 2009 Fiesta prior to driving this car and found the steering very slightly sharper along with the handling. The difference in handling between the Fiesta/Punto was minor but I believe most would appreciate the smoother more refined & quieter Punto. You may save yourself a couple of grand as well. The review on Carbuyer is biased as regards to the Punto, but don't take my word for it, book a test drive consider the price difference between a Punto/Fiesta & make you own mind up.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

50

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

34
Review
Its a very good car in general
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Ł50 To fill the tank, not too bad, parts can be cheap.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

55
Review
Have'nt had it long but it seems fine, so far.
Running Cost

4 out of 5

Seems average, about 55 mpg.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

48
Review
Although the car is relatively new I have covered 9500miles in 7 months with no issues at all except new tyres on the front. Discs had to be replaced which was done under warranty.
Running Cost

5 out of 5

Since a service in June and the additional miles added to the car Ive found a marked improvement. As yet no new parts purchased except tyres.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40
Review
fiat electrics have played up a lot and dealt with a lot of rust issues
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Parts are fine , just lots of little things seem to go wrong

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Semi Auto

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

54
Review
Not a days problem, excellent vehicle
Running Cost

4 out of 5

Very good for a petrol engine. Always room for improvement though

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

48
Review
No problems yet
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Money spent on purchase price & mostly fuel up until now

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40
Review
Never had any problems. Feel as though it may start to as it gets older.
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Parts are fairly cheap, mpg is good, just not as good as a diesel.

Owner Review

3 out of 5

Version

active sport, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
Bargain, nice little runner with low milage and good economy getting me essentially from a-b (usually just backwards and forwards from work). Only owned the car for 1 week incidentally.

Owner Review

3 out of 5

Version

Active, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
It takes me from home to work and shopping. Next time i will buy something to do a bit more travelling in, around the country to visit family and friends etc.

Owner Review

3 out of 5

Version

Active Sport, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Fun to look at but unreliable.

Owner Review

2 out of 5

Version

ELX, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

1997

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Constant overheating, central locking, handles bad but so good looking you just have to put it past you.

Owner Review

3 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

SE, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2000

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Simple, no frills motoring

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

GP, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Owner Review

3 out of 5

Version

sport, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Served its purpose when first bought, now need something with a little more power (3.2 v6 to be more precise!)

Owner Review

3 out of 5

Version

, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Bought Car

Used

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Dynamic, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Bought Car

Used
Reliability

4 out of 5

Have not found any faults to date apart from the fitting of a rubber bonnet seal.
Running Cost

5 out of 5

The car is Fiat's Eco version of the 1.3 diesel Punto Evo so its fuel economy was expected and has not been disappointing. I have not yet had the car serviced but from previous experience with a Fiat Grande Punto, do not expect this to be an issue.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.2 Punto Easy

Year of registration

2015

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Review
This car is amazing, for a 1.2 you can have real fun putting your foot down on an open road and just enjoying the smooth comfortable journey. It’s good on fuel consumption, £45/50 gets you a tank full and will take you 535 miles.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Pop plus 5 door 1.2

Year of registration

2016

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Review
Great car, reliable, albeit basic, but this means there's less to go wrong, I work in the motor Industry and this little car puts a lot of other over priced hatchbacks to shame. Mine has only had a few minor niggles since new, the cost of main dealer service is also very reasonable, low insurance costs, it will be a shame when fiat finally stops making this model.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Grande Punto 2010

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

2 - 3 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Perfect in gas consumption, comes equipped with lots of options that make its driving experience pleasant enough compared to its price. Stability is truly AMAZING, but wait! You will need to deal with horrible handling on speeds of 130km/h and above. Acceleration is a bit weak compared to same price options, yet not that weak for a 1.4 engine. If am going to mark it down, it will be for the Dual-Logic transmission idea as a whole, it makes the car truly vulnerable as any little human error using the gear box might cost around $2, 500 for changing it. Yet it gives the comfort-driving experience of automatic cars with fuel consumption of manual cars, plus you do not need to keep depressing the brake pedal to have the car still when you are on "D" shift, because technically speaking there is no "D" shift in a Dual-Logic car! Only N / M and R. Finishing quality on both interior and exterior levels is really good. Overall, this car is a good choice for gentle drivers who is NOT looking for very high performance.

Owner Review

2 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Running Cost

2 out of 5

Fuel and insurance are good, but (lack of) reliability raises costs to an unacceptable lever.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40
Review
Nothing's broken.

Owner Review

3 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

33.3

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Review
Only had it 2 weeks
Running Cost
As above

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Review
In 18 months and 25,000 miles only had to replace a sidelight bulb.
Running Cost

4 out of 5

Only usual fuel and routine maintenance.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Review
No problems with anything

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Review
The car has failed to start once during snow and ice; I believe there is a problem with the electrics although it cannot be fixed...!
Running Cost

3 out of 5

I haven't had to replace any parts as yet so can't comment on that but for fuel I'd say it's average.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

38
Review
apart from a small steering lock problem nothing has gone wrong
Running Cost

5 out of 5

fairly economical, cheap insurance, cheap road tax and long service intervals, brilliant.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Review
Only failed 3 times, once for an exhaust, once for a dead battery fault and another when I left the stereo front in and it flattened the battery!!
Running Cost

4 out of 5

Full tank usually lasts 3 weeks doing 30miles per day

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

65
Review
Never had a problem
Running Cost

5 out of 5

Low tax, good fuel efficiency

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

34
Review
Had some niggling faults, but nothing that stopped it being used every day
Running Cost

4 out of 5

MPG is nowhere near that published

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

35
Review
Very reliable in the 8 months I've had it
Running Cost

4 out of 5

Would like to get a bit more to the gallon!!

Owner Review

5 out of 5

Version

active aircon, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
It is very economical with good performance, build quality ie body creaks leaves a bit to be desired. Just awaiting decision on warranty paintwork rust appeared in the boot lid, but overall i am very satisfied with the vehicle

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

gp, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

active, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
An excellent practical car which suits me perfectly.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

60s, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

1999

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
My car is very reliable and has had no major problems since purchasing it, it has done around 20,000 miles in three years and is still working extremely well if not better.

Owner Review

2 out of 5

Version

ELX, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
May be small but it shouts 'superb value for money, reliable, practical, very economical and agile' lurv it

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Active, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Suits my requirements, will be happy to pass it on to my daughter as her first car.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

grande, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Does what i need, knew it was a basic model, gets me where i need to be.....

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

ELX, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Very surprising as the fiat punto is deemed unreliable and down on the scale for ownership. It is economical and easy to drive with it's city switch which makes the steering lighter. I have replaced the gearbox and clutch both front suspension and now the car feels like new. The only problem is it blows the headlamp every month but i just replace the bulb. This car is cheap to insure and run. Overall i have been a happy customer and will buy another fiat. This has converted my opinion as i have always bought german cars in the past.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

EVO Sporting, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Owner Review

4 out of 5

Version

5 million limited edition, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Active Sport, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Review
I love my little car

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Ex, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Review
Bargain second hand buy. very cheap to run, comfortable, practical for size, handles well, reliable

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Sporting 135, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

Used
Reliability

4 out of 5

No mechanical problems as yet. Just the odd niggle such as a door mirror heater not working and the glove box light not going out when when the box is closed.
Running Cost

4 out of 5

Nothing much to say here. Car is fairly economical.

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Abarth, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Bought Car

New
Reliability

4 out of 5

Stop / start refuses to work correctly.
Running Cost

3 out of 5

Servicing and oil change are expensive.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Abarth, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Bought Car

New
Reliability

5 out of 5

No problems so far in terms of reliability. Car is vastly superior to Fiats of the past. Quality of the plastics inside the cabin are up there with the best.
Running Cost

4 out of 5

It is early days, I expect the maintenance to be more expensive than a standard Fiat Punto but the day to day running costs are low for a car of this performance.

Owner Review

5 out of 5

Version

1.2 8v petrol 3dr

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

38
Review
Absolutely great car I love it only complaint is that it's a 1.2 8v so it's very slow but does its job only problems I've had with the car is the dash lights you sometimes have to hit the dashboard for them to come on and the heater stopped working which was a wire which had melt and the cover which covers the part next to the streeing wheel breaks very easy but other then that best punto I've had and I wouldn't mind having another one!
Reliability
Reliability is good just the electrics can be a problem but the engine never once had a problem
Performance

3 out of 5

Very slow if your just going about from a-b it's perfect but if you do a lot of miles I'd say if you want a petrol go for the 1.4 it's happier at speed
Running Cost

5 out of 5

Really cheap cheaper then I thought it would be!

Owner Review

4 out of 5

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.4 sporting grande

Year of registration

7

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

43
Review
Owned my bright orange 1.4 sporting for 2 years, start with the positives... it's roomy, lovely inside even the sports seats are comfortable, cheap to run (tax and insurance) which I was surprised to say a sporting, 43mpg usually short journeys, very happy nippy engine. Sadly quite a few problems coming up to 70k have started —electric windows motor, seat belt sensor, steering bushes, steering column which was £560, lots of rattles in side panels, rubber under bonnet keeps slipping, front grill slipping. However mostly problems and parts have been easy to fix, and it has been amazing in the snow and ice really handled well in 4-5 inches of snow where 4x4 struggled!! Again for a low sporting I was shocked. Lively engine which is nice and sweet. I feel generally it was made cheaply but is a good economical car.
Reliability