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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Abarth Grand Punto. Check any Grand Punto by registration number below.

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69.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-17.2%

vs Abarth Avg

4

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Abarth Grand Punto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Abarth Grand Punto has an average MOT pass rate of 69.8%, which is 17.2 percentage points below the Abarth brand average of 87.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Grand Punto on the road.

The most common reasons a Abarth Grand Punto fails its MOT are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer. If you are preparing your Grand Punto for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Abarth Grand Punto, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Abarth Grand Punto performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 41 vehicles

80.5%Good
Abarth average: 87.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

19.0%

2009

Based on 215 vehicles

66.5%Average
Abarth average: 87.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

41.5%

2008

Based on 47 vehicles

55.3%Below Average
Abarth average: 87.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

56.5%

0

Based on 161 vehicles

77.0%Good
Abarth average: 87.0%
Mileage at 5yr

99k mi

Top MOT Failures — Abarth Grand Punto

The most common reasons a Abarth Grand Punto fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

5.6%
2

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

5.6%
Abarth Grand Punto Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

4.9%

Rear Offside Upper

2.4%

Rear Offside

2.4%

Other Abarth Models

Compare MOT reliability across Abarth models.

Abarth 500

74.1% pass rate

Abarth 124 Spider Scorpione Multiair

95.4% pass rate

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93.5% pass rate

Abarth 595 Pista 70th Anniversary

93.1% pass rate

Abarth Punto

87.3% pass rate

Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto

93.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Abarth Grand Punto

Abarth Grand Punto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Abarth Grand Punto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Abarth Grand Punto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Abarth Grand Punto is 69.8% compared to the Abarth average of 87.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Abarth Grand Punto?
The most common MOT failures on the Abarth Grand Punto are: Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (5.6%), Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer (5.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Abarth Grand Punto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 69.8%, the Abarth Grand Punto is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Abarth Grand Punto?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Abarth Grand Punto?
Typical mileage for the Abarth Grand Punto: 98,705 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Grand Punto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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