MOT performance
Fiat Grande Punto MOT pass rate and common failures
Across 14,230 MOT tests of the Fiat Grande Punto in 2023–2024, 54.5% passed first time. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, Fiat Grande Puntos failed 9% more often than comparable cars. The most common failure item was “position lamp: not working”, on 6.79% of tests.
14,230 MOT tests on 7,660 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto
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| Figure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 54.5% | ±0.8 pts (95%), n = 14,230 |
| Failures vs similar cars | 1.09× | same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00 |
| Tests with a dangerous defect | 10.3% | n = 14,230 |
| Average age at test | 13.8 years | n = 14,230 |
| Median mileage at test | 83,695 miles | n = 14,230 |
| Vehicles tested | 7,660 | 2023–2024 |
Where Fiat Grande Puntos fail
The share of MOT tests that failed on each area, and how that compares with cars of the same age, mileage and fuel.
| Area | Tests failed on it | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights, reflectors and electrical | 24.1% | +24% |
| Suspension | 16.9% | +6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.8% | +104% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 8.6% | +43% |
| Brakes | 8.2% | -18% |
| Tyres | 8.0% | +8% |
| Driver's view of the road | 7.3% | +9% |
| Steering | 2.8% | -3% |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.4% | +6% |
| Road wheels | 0.5% | Same |
| Registration plates and VIN | 0.3% | -29% |
| Speedometer and driving controls | 0.0% | -69% |
Most common failure items
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 6.79% |
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits | Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.59% |
| Stop lamp: not working | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 5.46% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | Suspension | 5.05% |
| Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases | Body, chassis and structure | 4.87% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 4.10% |
| Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak | Suspension | 3.56% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid | Driver's view of the road | 3.46% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.46% |
| Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 2.77% |
Most common advisories
Advisories are items the tester expects to need attention soon; they don't fail the test.
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened | Suspension | 19.92% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 18.76% |
| Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine | Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.73% |
| Condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | Tyres | 12.73% |
| Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases | Body, chassis and structure | 11.05% |
Pass rate by age
| Age at test (years) | Tests | First-time pass rate | Failures vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-12 | 1,009 | 58.3% | +12% |
| 13-15 | 12,845 | 54.3% | +9% |
| 16+ | 365 | 51.5% | +10% |
Pass rate by registration year
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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.