2007 Fiat Grand Punto — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Fiat Grand Punto passed 71.9% of its 2,297 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 26.8% of the time, so this is 1.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.0% of tests against 13.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and catalyst emissions — headlamp aim alone was recorded 163 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2007 Grand Punto fails 29.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 31.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.1 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 37.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 26.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 30.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 368 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.0% | 299 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.8% | 202 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 172 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.1% | 141 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.1% | 140 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 163 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 159 |
| 3 | Catalyst emissions | 120 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 105 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 103 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 97 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 37.0% | 850 |
| 2 | Tyres | 30.1% | 691 |
| 3 | Brakes | 25.6% | 588 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 19.5% | 447 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 18.6% | 427 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.6% | 404 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 161 | 29.2% |
| 30-60k | 383 | 20.1% |
| 60-90k | 675 | 28.1% |
| 90-120k | 647 | 29.4% |
| 120-150k | 265 | 33.2% |
| 150k+ | 48 | 31.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,089 | 28.0% |
| Diesel | 208 | 28.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 637 | 26.2% |
| 2022 | 558 | 28.3% |
| 2023 | 453 | 28.9% |
| 2024 | 361 | 28.2% |
| 2025 | 288 | 30.2% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Grand Punto
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (8.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Fiat Grand Puntos pass their MOT?
71.9% of the 2,297 2007 Fiat Grand Punto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Fiat Grand Punto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.0% of tests, followed by suspension (13.0%).
Does the 2007 Grand Punto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 29.2% in the 0-30k band to 31.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,297 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.