2016 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · KM16 DCX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of deferred attention regarding wear and tear components. The most recent test in June 2025 at 79,937 miles showed the car passing despite flagging a corroded engine sump and a poor condition exhaust back box. While these did not cause a failure, the presence of an oil leak alongside recurring worn tyres suggests that the owner addresses issues only when they become necessary to pass the annual inspection rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between June 2022 at 65,988 miles and June 2025 at 79,937 miles, the car covered 13,949 miles, showing a steady rate of use. The clean record from 2022 suggests a period of good health, but the subsequent appearance of faults in suspension and rubber indicates that the vehicle is now experiencing standard degradation as it reaches this higher mileage mark. A physical inspection must focus on the suspension and underbody corrosion-related items. The 2023 test identified damaged track rod end dust covers and a corroded rear coil spring, which should be checked for further structural fatigue or play. Given the recurring oil leak from the corroded sump noted in 2025, a buyer should verify that the leak is indeed stable and not worsening due to thinning of the metal. Additionally, the exhaust back box flagged as in poor condition is a likely candidate for total failure before the next MOT interval if rust continues to progress.