2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Fiat Grand Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

737 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 737 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.7%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.3%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    29 marked dangerous
  9. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.1%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics47.1%
  2. Suspension21.0%
  3. Brakes15.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.1%
  5. Body & chassis10.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  7. Tyres8.0%
  8. Steering4.2%

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 weakened23.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2008 Fiat Grand Punto?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2008 Fiat Grand Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 737 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Fiat Grand Punto?

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

Is the 2008 Fiat Grand Punto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).