Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Fiat Grande Punto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Fiat Grande Punto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Fiat Grande Punto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2011 Fiat Grande Punto vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

49% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2011 Fiat Grande Punto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles, the 2011 Fiat Grande Punto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Fiat Grande Punto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat Grande Punto (2011)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.5% first-time pass rate

2011 Fiat Grande Punto

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Fiat Grande Punto falls short of the UK average with a 74.5% first-time pass rate, and nearly half of these cars (48.6%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect across their MOT history—a significant concern for any prospective buyer. This suggests you're looking at a model with genuine durability challenges rather than just minor wear.

These Puntos typically cover around 56,700 miles by this age, which is reasonable, but they're prone to accumulating problems: owners face an average of 3.78 failures and 21.5 advisories per test, pointing to recurring issues across multiple systems. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask the seller about any previous dangerous defects and what remedial work has been done.

We have limited data for the 2011 Fiat Grande Punto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

74.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

48.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.78

Over 14.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

57k

Middle half: 44k–70k

For context

These stats describe 109 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2011 Fiat Grande Punto

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 48.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (94%)	103	74.7%	3.8

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Fiat Grande Punto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

56,743

typical

43,658

low mileage

69,696

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Fiat Grande Punto vehicles fall between 43,658 and 69,696 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 43,658 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 43,658–69,696 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Fiat Grande Puntos sit.

⚠ Over 94,089 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Fiat Grande Punto — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2011 Fiat Grande Puntos are still active.

71 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.78

Avg failures per vehicle

21.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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