2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Fiat Grand Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

1,527 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,527 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.1%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    80 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.7%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.2%
  2. Suspension22.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks16.4%
  4. Brakes11.3%
  5. Body & chassis9.9%
  6. Tyres8.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  8. Steering3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened18.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Fiat Grand Punto?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2009 Fiat Grand Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,527 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Fiat Grand Punto?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Fiat Grand Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).