2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Fiat Grande Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

980 MOT tests in 2024. 53.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.5%
Failed or needed repairs46.5%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 980 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.6%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.4%
  10. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.0%
  2. Suspension25.2%
  3. Brakes16.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.6%
  5. Body & chassis10.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Tyres7.0%
  8. Steering4.0%

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 weakened24.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.5%

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 2008 Fiat Grande Punto?

In 2024, 53.5% of 2008 Fiat Grande Punto cars passed their MOT first time, across 980 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 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).