Abarth Grand Punto
From 210 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 17 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 17 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 15 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 12 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 10 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 9 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 7 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 7 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16% of Grand Punto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 23% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £111.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 71.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Puntos tested had between 87,301 and 116,666 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 95,255 median miles, the Grand Punto has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Abarth models
| Abarth 595 | 85.1% |
| Abarth 500 | 77.8% |
| Abarth 595C | 87.8% |
| Abarth 124 Spider Multiair | 92.1% |
| Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto | 91.2% |
Common questions
What is the Abarth Grand Punto MOT pass rate?
The Abarth Grand Punto has a 69% MOT pass rate based on 210 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Abarth Grand Punto?
The most common MOT failure on the Abarth Grand Punto is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Abarth Grand Punto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Abarth Grand Punto is 95,255 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 87,301 and 116,666 miles.
Buying a used Grand Punto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69% pass rate and an average repair bill of £111 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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