FIAT PUNTO1996 · 1.1L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently unknown due to a complete lack of MOT data for over sixteen years. While the vehicle passed tests consistently between 2006 and 2008, the final recorded test in October 2009 at 122,496 miles resulted in a significant failure across multiple systems. The maintenance trend shifted from routine upkeep to a state of total neglect, as the car has not undergone a documented safety inspection since that high-mile failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year, but the data stops abruptly at 122,496 miles in 2009. This seventeen-year gap between the last entry and the current date of 2026 suggests the vehicle likely sat stationary for long periods or was off road entirely. Long-term storage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and internal corrosion, regardless of the low mileage on the engine and drivetrain. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and seat belt mounting points. The 2009 failure highlighted excessive corrosion across three seat belt anchorage areas, which is a critical safety concern that likely worsened if not professionally treated. The tester should also check the rear suspension arms and bushes for play, which already showed signs of deterioration in 2008. The braking system requires immediate attention, as the offside rear brake showed no effort and the parking brake was barely functional during the last test. Given the recorded oil leak and the insecure CV joint gaiter from years ago, a thorough check for perished seals and torn boots is mandatory. Without a recent MOT to mitigate these risks, the vehicle represents a high-risk investment regarding roadworthiness.