Fiat Grande Punto Active 77 (2009)
2009 Fiat Grande Punto Active 77
CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2009 Fiat Grande Punto Active 77. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Grande Punto Active 77 passes its MOT first time in just 52.4% of cases—well below the UK average of 80%—which signals consistent reliability problems across the cohort. The good news is that none of the 108 vehicles analysed ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety failures aren't the issue here.
At 70,721 miles median, these cars are running moderately high for their age, yet they're still averaging 0.56 failures per test, suggesting wear and maintenance issues rather than inherent design flaws. With almost no advisories recorded (0.1 per vehicle), minor niggles aren't the problem either—buyers need to budget for proper repairs before MOT time and inspect the car's service history carefully, as neglected ones will fail.
What to check before buying a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto Active 77
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (56%) | 60 | 86.2% | 0.9 |
| Petrol (44%) | 48 | 10.3% | 0.15 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Fiat Grande Punto Active 77 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Fiat Grande Punto Active 77 vehicles fall between 55,637 and 88,398 miles.
2009 Fiat Grande Punto Active 77 — Still on the Road
31 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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