Fiat Grand Punto
From 5,280 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Grand Puntos fare better: 2010 models pass at 67.5% vs 65.4% for 2008.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 228 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.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 228 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 201 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 197 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 150 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 150 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 147 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 147 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 137 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 134 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 132 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.9% of Grand Punto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 14% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £116.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2009 | 65.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 2008 | 65.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2007 | 65.9% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
1 earlier years
| 2006 | 62.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Puntos tested had between 75,065 and 113,736 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 94,148 median miles, the Grand Punto has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat Grand Punto MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Grand Punto has a 65.5% MOT pass rate based on 5,280 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Grand Punto?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Grand Punto is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 228 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Grand Punto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Grand Punto is 94,148 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 75,065 and 113,736 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 65.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £116 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.9% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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