2010 Fiat Grande Punto — MOT failures & pass rate
9,079 MOT tests on the 2010 Fiat Grande Punto are in this dataset, and 73.5% of them passed. That is 2.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 24.2%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.5% of all tests — 7.8 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, headlamp aim and position lamp — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 712 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 32.1% versus 16.2%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 33.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 24.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.5% | 1,682 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.7% | 971 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 8.4% | 759 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.9% | 537 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.6% | 506 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.3% | 480 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 712 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 702 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 684 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 516 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 450 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 408 |
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 | 33.8% | 3,068 |
| 2 | Tyres | 29.4% | 2,666 |
| 3 | Brakes | 16.5% | 1,501 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 16.1% | 1,459 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 15.3% | 1,387 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.1% | 1,007 |
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 | 339 | 16.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,919 | 21.2% |
| 60-90k | 3,810 | 27.0% |
| 90-120k | 2,238 | 30.3% |
| 120-150k | 594 | 30.5% |
| 150k+ | 131 | 32.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8,973 | 26.5% |
| Diesel | 106 | 28.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,078 | 24.0% |
| 2022 | 2,059 | 26.1% |
| 2023 | 1,835 | 25.5% |
| 2024 | 1,688 | 28.4% |
| 2025 | 1,419 | 29.5% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Grande Punto
On a 2010 Grande Punto, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.7% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (8.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2010 Fiat Grande Puntos pass their MOT?
73.5% of the 9,079 2010 Fiat Grande Punto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Fiat Grande Punto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.5% of tests, followed by suspension (10.7%).
Does the 2010 Grande Punto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.2% in the 0-30k band to 32.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,079 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.