Fiat Grande reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Fiat Grande is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 90 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 329 of 442, and 45.6% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (6.9% of tests).
Ranked 329 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 6,497 Fiat Grandes aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 45.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Fiat Grande is 11% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
45.6%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,000
Typical age at test: 14 years
Fiat Grande MOT failure rate by age
Most common Fiat Grande MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working6.9% of tests
- Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.7% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working5.3% of tests
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.2% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9% of tests
What the Fiat Grande fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 24.5% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Suspension | 16.9% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 12.2% | ▲ 2.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 9.0% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Brakes | 8.3% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Tyres | 8.3% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Visibility | 7.2% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Steering | 3.1% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.6% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.5% | About average |
What MPG does the Fiat Grande do?
Official economy for the Fiat Grande ranges from 42.8 to 62.8mpg across the 17 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2025). A typical petrol version manages 47.9mpg and a typical diesel 61.4mpg. Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 180 to 214 miles. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Fiat Grande first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Fiat Grande registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £275 a year.
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Official figures for 17 versions sold in the UK between 2006 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Official economy
42.8–62.8 mpg
Electric range
180–214 miles
Efficiency
3.0–4.0 mi/kWh
CO2
108–155 g/km
Power
100–113 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grande Panda Electric 113hp113 PS · A1 · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Grande Panda Electric 113113 PS · A1 · listed 2025 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Grande Panda Hybrid 110hp100 PS · A6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 58.9 mpg | 108g | £200 | 27% |
| Grande Punto "Sound" 1.4M5 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 139g | £200 | – |
| Grande Punto 1.6 16v MultiJet 120M6 · listed 2009 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 119g | £35 | – |
| Grande Punto 1.3 16v MultiJet (75 bhp)M5 · listed 2008 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 119g | £35 | – |
| Grande Punto 1.9 MultiJet 130M6 · listed 2008 | Diesel | 48.7 mpg | 154g | £275 | – |
| Grande Punto 1.2M5 · listed 2008 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 139g | £200 | – |
| Grande Punto 1.4M5 · listed 2008 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 139g | £200 | – |
| Grande Punto 1.4 DualogicA/SAT5 · listed 2008 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 134g | £200 | – |
| Grande Punto 1.4 16vM6 · listed 2008 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 142g | £225 | – |
| Grande Punto 1.4 16v T-Jet 120M5 · listed 2008 | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 155g | £275 | – |
| Grande Punto 1.3 16v MultiJet (90 bhp)M6 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 122g | £170 | – |
| Grande Punto 1.3 16v MultiJet (90 bhp) with optional DPFM6 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 122g | £170 | – |
| Grande Punto 1.9 MultiJet (120 bhp)M6 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 145g | £225 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 17 versions.
What a Fiat Grande costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 47.9mpg…
- diesel, typical official 61.4mpg…
- Electric, typical official 4 miles per kWh…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Fiat Grande reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Fiat Grande is 11% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 90 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Fiat Grande?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 6.9% of tests. It fails on exhaust and emissions and body and structure more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Fiat Grande do?
Official economy for the Fiat Grande ranges from 42.8 to 62.8mpg across the 17 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2025). A typical petrol version manages 47.9mpg and a typical diesel 61.4mpg. Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 180 to 214 miles. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Fiat Grande?
Any Fiat Grande first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Fiat Grande registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £275 a year.
›How many Fiat Grandes fail their MOT?
45.6% of Fiat Grandes aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Fiat Grande combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.