2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Fiat Grande Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

4,037 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,037 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.7%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    219 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  9. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.8%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.8%
  2. Suspension22.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks17.0%
  4. Brakes11.7%
  5. Body & chassis10.5%
  6. Tyres9.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  8. Steering3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened20.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.4%

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 Grande Punto?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2009 Fiat Grande Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,037 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Fiat Grande 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 Grande 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).