2000 FIAT PUNTO1.2L PETROL

The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently unknown as there is no recorded MOT data for over fourteen years. The last recorded test occurred in June 2012 at 41,642 miles, where the car passed after two previous failures. The maintenance trend leading up to that point showed a significant decline in structural integrity and mechanical upkeep. Given the total lack of testing since 2012, the current state of the safety-critical components and structural metal cannot be verified. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 26-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,600 miles per year. The data shows a distinct stagnation in usage; the car recorded 36,000 miles in May 2011 and 41,642 miles in June 2012, with no further mileage recorded in the following decade. This suggests the vehicle has likely sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, such as perished tyres, seized brake calipers, and perished brake hoses, regardless of the low mechanical wear. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and mounting points. The 2012 records flagged very bad corrosion and poor repairs on the underbody, specifically noting the subframe mounting and rear suspension component mountings. These areas are prone to structural failure and likely worsened significantly over the last decade. The history also noted recurring corrosion on seat belt anchorages and deteriorated suspension bushes and ball joints, which require immediate scrutiny to ensure the rust has not progressed through the structural metal.