Fiat Grand Punto
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 6,398 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
6,398
Highest Pass Rate
2010 (73%)
Years Covered
6
About the Fiat Grand Punto
The Fiat Grand Punto was MOT tested 6,398 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (2006 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 model has the highest pass rate at 73% from 1,073 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 61%. The 12 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Fiat Grand Puntos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 89,760 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 77,899 miles.
Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Grand Punto is 13 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Fiat Grand Punto by Year
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Questions about the Fiat Grand Punto
Is the Fiat Grand Punto reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (2006 to 2011), the Fiat Grand Punto averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 6,398 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2010 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 73%.
Which year Fiat Grand Punto has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 Fiat Grand Punto has the highest MOT pass rate at 73%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 61%, a 12 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Fiat Grand Puntos more reliable?
Newer Fiat Grand Puntos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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