2009 Fiat Grande Punto: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2009 Fiat Grande Punto
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Some cars
Steering failure recall
There have been several recalls, the most serious for possible steering failure.
At the viewing: Ask a Fiat dealer to confirm every recall was done.
Source: What Car?: used Fiat Grande Punto (2006-2011) reliability
- All engines
Doors that drop or won't open
Doors can drop, not stay shut, or have opening mechanisms that fail and lock people in or out.
At the viewing: Open and shut every door from inside and out.
Source: What Car?: used Fiat Grande Punto (2006-2011) reliability
- All engines
Loose trim and temperamental electrics
The glovebox, door cards and headlining can squeak or fall off, and the electrics can be temperamental.
At the viewing: Look over the interior and test the electrics.
Source: What Car?: used Fiat Grande Punto (2006-2011) reliability
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Other years
Every year of the Fiat Grande Punto compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 233 | Suspension 41% |
| 2010 | 3,726 | Suspension 47% |
| 2008 | 2,931 | Suspension 50% |
| 2007 | 228 | Suspension 57% |