Fiat Grande Punto
From 11,670 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Grande Puntos fare better: 2011 models pass at 70.5% vs 65.2% for 2008.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn 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 539 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 | 539 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 498 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 428 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 425 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 409 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 347 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 332 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 307 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 294 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 287 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 27% of Grande Punto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 12.9% 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 £118.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 70.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 64.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 2009 | 65.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2008 | 65.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
1 earlier years
| 2007 | 63.1% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grande Puntos tested had between 68,156 and 107,316 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 91,055 median miles, the Grande Punto has 0.038 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 Grande Punto MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Grande Punto has a 65.3% MOT pass rate based on 11,670 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Grande Punto?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Grande Punto is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 539 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Grande Punto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Grande Punto is 91,055 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 68,156 and 107,316 miles.
Buying a used Grande 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 65.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £118 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 27% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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