2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Fiat Grande Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

1,265 MOT tests in 2024. 53.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time53.7%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,265 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits6.2%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    77 marked dangerous
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.8%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.6%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics44.7%
  2. Suspension18.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks17.6%
  4. Tyres10.0%
  5. Body & chassis9.5%
  6. Brakes8.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  8. Steering2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened17.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.3%

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 2010 Fiat Grande Punto?

In 2024, 53.7% of 2010 Fiat Grande Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,265 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 2010 Fiat Grande Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).