2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · CY08 AED

The vehicle currently holds a technically roadworthy status, though the available data is extremely limited. The most recent MOT test conducted on 20 December 2021 at 102,588 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This followed a failure just one mile prior at 102,587 miles which also listed no specific defects, suggesting a potential administrative error or a sensor-related failure that was immediately rectified. Because there have been no tests recorded for nearly five years, it is impossible to determine if the maintenance trend has remained stable or deteriorated. The recorded mileage of 102,588 miles over eighteen years represents a very low average usage pattern of approximately 5,700 miles per year. This low annual mileage often indicates the vehicle has spent significant long periods sitting stationary, which can lead to degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown despite low mechanical wear. The lack of MOT entries since late 2021 is a significant concern as it implies the car has potentially operated without an annual safety check for an extended period, leaving the current state of the emissions control system and braking hardware unknown. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills, rear wheel arches, and floor pans, where corrosion is common in Fiat models of this era. Given the long gap in testing, the inspector should specifically check for seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, and degraded hoses that result from age rather than distance. The engine should be monitored for leaks and coolant contamination, as the low mileage does not protect against age-related seal failure in a two-decade-old vehicle.