2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Fiat Grand Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

257 MOT tests in 2024. 54.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.9%
Failed or needed repairs45.1%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 257 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  6. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.5%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.2%
  2. Suspension26.1%
  3. Brakes16.0%
  4. Body & chassis10.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.7%
  6. Tyres8.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  8. Steering5.8%

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 weakened20.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases15.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.2%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2007 Fiat Grand Punto?

In 2024, 54.9% of 2007 Fiat Grand Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 257 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Fiat Grand Punto?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Fiat Grand Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).