2016 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · LM66 BKZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward deferred attention on wear items. The most recent test in November 2025 at 97,143 miles identified a non-excessive oil leak alongside worn front brake discs and pads and a corroded exhaust system. While the car passed, the recurring nature of these issues across the last three tests suggests that the owner is only addressing the minimum requirements to pass the inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year over the last decade. There was a notable spike in usage between between October 2021 and November 2022, where the car covered over 14,000 miles in just thirteen months. Since then, usage has settled back to roughly 10,000 miles per annual interval. This steady usage indicates the vehicle has not been stationary for long periods, which explains the gradual degradation of the braking system and exhaust components seen in the later records. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front braking assembly, as the record shows thin pads and pitted discs being flagged repeatedly since 2022. The failure in November 2022 at 73,924 miles regarding the ABS warning lamp and the tyre pressure monitoring system also requires verification to ensure these electrical faults were properly rectified. Furthermore, the corroded exhaust system noted in both 2024 and 2025 should be checked for structural thinning that could lead to a failure in the near future. The oil leak identified in the latest test also warrants a physical check to determine if it is a minor weeping seal issue or a more significant gasket failure.