2011 Fiat Grande Punto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 548 MOT tests, the 2011 Fiat Grande Punto recorded a 74.6% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (23.0% fail rate), the 2011 Grande Punto comes out 2.4pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.6% of tests against 10.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and stop lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 49 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 21.1% in the 30-60k band and 36.4% in the 120-150k band, a 15.3-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 31.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.6% | 113 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.6% | 58 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.0% | 33 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.8% | 32 |
| 5 | Brakes | 5.8% | 32 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.5% | 30 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 49 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 42 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 41 |
| 4 | Individual direction indicators | 32 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 28 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 26 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 31.2% | 171 |
| 2 | Suspension | 29.4% | 161 |
| 3 | Brakes | 16.8% | 92 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 15.5% | 85 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 13.7% | 75 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.6% | 58 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 133 | 21.1% |
| 60-90k | 225 | 24.9% |
| 90-120k | 117 | 30.8% |
| 120-150k | 33 | 36.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 123 | 22.8% |
| 2022 | 124 | 30.6% |
| 2023 | 108 | 25.9% |
| 2024 | 101 | 23.8% |
| 2025 | 92 | 22.8% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Grande Punto
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 20.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (20.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.6% 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.
- Tyres (6.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2011 Fiat Grande Puntos pass their MOT?
74.6% of the 548 2011 Fiat Grande Punto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Fiat Grande Punto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.6% of tests, followed by suspension (10.6%).
Does the 2011 Grande Punto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.1% in the 30-60k band to 36.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 548 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.