2014 FIAT PUNTO1.2L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 29 October 2025 at 50,250 miles resulted in no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and environmental standards. This clean result follows a successful pass in 2023, suggesting that any previous issues identified during the 2024 failure were effectively rectified before the subsequent re-test. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,188 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered 16,354 miles, showing a consistent history of short-distance usage. The failure on 21 October 2024 at 43,336 miles, followed by a pass exactly one day later at the same mileage, suggests a minor consumable failure such as a blown bulb or a minor adjustment that was addressed immediately rather than a significant mechanical or structural-related fault. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage standing. Long use often leads to the degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, which may show cracking despite low tread depth. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for surface corrosion on brake discs and seized calipers is essential, as brakes that sit infrequently can lock up. Verify the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches, as these areas on the Fiat Punto are prone to rust regardless of the level of mileage recorded.