EngineMedium
1.3 MultiJet diesel injector wear and turbo issues
Turbocharger replacement£750–£2,200
Inspect · Look for smoke and check for injector replacement history
FI
2005–2018 Fiat Punto · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Fiat Punto typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £750–£2,200
- Top three risks, from
- £1,400
- Worst case, everything
- £9,600
The single priciest documented job on the 2005–2018 Fiat Punto is turbocharger replacement at £750–£2,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,270–£9,600 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
BodyworkHigh
Rust on sills, rear arches and around the tailgate
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Inspect sills and arches closely and check for filler
SteeringHigh
Electric power steering column faults causing heavy or lost assistance
Steering rack / column repair£400–£1,500
Inspect · Turn the wheel lock to lock at standstill and check for warning lights
SuspensionMedium
Front drop links and top mounts knocking
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Listen over bumps and check for clonks on full lock
InteriorMedium
Damp front passenger footwell carpets and a sweet smell in the cabin caused by a leaking heater matrix.
Water-ingress trace & seal£150–£800
Inspect · Press firmly into the passenger side front carpet to check for dampness. Run the heater on full hot and check for a syrupy smell or instant window misting.
TransmissionHigh
Whining noises and excessive gear stick movement on models fitted with the M32 6-speed manual gearbox (1.4 T-Jet and 1.9 MultiJet).
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · With the engine running and handbrake applied, engage first gear and find the biting point. Watch the gear lever closely; significant backward deflection indicates worn internal bearings.
ElectricalMedium
Body computer and dashboard warning-light faults
Diagnostics & follow-on repair£90–£700
Inspect · Check every warning light extinguishes and test all switches
EngineMedium
Oil weeping or dripping from the bottom of the engine due to a heavily corroded mild steel sump pan on 1.2 and 1.4 FIRE engines.
Oil leak trace & seal / gasket£180–£700
Inspect · Look underneath the front bumper with a torch at the engine sump. Check for heavy flaking rust, blistering, or fresh oil droplets hanging from the pan.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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