FIAT PUNTO2012 · 1.4L Petrol

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT test on 9 October 2025 at 86,925 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a pattern of immediate failures just prior to successful passes. The failures in September 2024 and September 2025 suggest that the owner addresses specific mechanical issues only when they are on the verge of an MOT failure, rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. Between the October 2023 test at 74,969 miles and the October 2024 test at 81,076 miles, the car covered 6,107 miles. The most recent interval saw an additional 5,849 miles covered over the year. This low annual usage typically suggests short-distance commuting, which often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and brake systems rather than high-mile drivetrain wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the lower chassis and suspension components. While the record shows no recurring structural corrosion or mechanical failures, the low mileage relative to age increases the likelihood of seized calipers, perished control arm bushes, and degraded tyres. Given the recent failures followed by passes, a thorough check of the brake fluid condition and exhaust integrity is necessary to ensure the repairs made to bring the car up to standard were comprehensive rather than temporary fixes.