2009 Fiat Grande Punto MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

4,596 Fiat Grande Punto cars first used in 2009 had an MOT in 2025, at about 16 years old, and 55.0% passed first time. That is below the 58.3% for all cars first used in 2009.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2009 Fiat Grande Punto cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2009 Fiat Grande Punto MOT failure items
2009 Fiat Grande Punto common failures
ItemValue
Position lamp: not working7.2%
Stop lamp: not working5.7%
Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.5%
Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7%
Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.8%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2009 Fiat Grande Punto advisories
2009 Fiat Grande Punto common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge22.5%
Coil spring: corroded21.8%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive15.2%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing13.9%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement13.2%
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases11.5%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2009 Fiat Grande Punto faults by area
2009 Fiat Grande Punto faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment24.3%
Suspension17.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks10.9%
Body, chassis, structure8.2%
Tyres8.1%
Brakes6.8%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2009 Fiat Grande Punto recorded mileage
2009 Fiat Grande Punto mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
4,29165,70086,600 miles107,100

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Fiat Grande Punto years

Fiat Grande Punto first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20101,58050.7%59.3%
20094,59655.0%58.3%
20081,37652.4%57.2%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.