2007 Fiat Grande Punto 1.2L Petrol · AV57 EXN

The vehicle's current roadworthiness is rated as good, but the maintenance history indicates a clear trend of increasing wear rather than stability. The most recent official test on 2025-10-15 at 150,707 miles was passed, yet the vehicle has already experienced two separate MOT failures. This gap between the 2025 test and the 2024 test suggests that the owner may have been careless about basic upkeep, particularly regarding tyre wear and alignment, which are critical components for roadworthiness. The vehicle has not maintained its previous good condition since the 2024 test, indicating that the owner has likely been skipping routine inspections or neglecting to replace worn parts like the child seat or track rods. The mileage accumulation rate is consistent with an older model, averaging approximately 7,932 miles per year, which is typical for a 2007 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO. However, the data shows a significant gap between the 2024 test at 139,640 miles and the 2025 test at 150,707 miles, a difference of over 11,000 miles. This rapid increase in mileage since the previous successful test indicates that the vehicle has been driven at higher speeds or for longer periods than the owner anticipated, accelerating wear on the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain components. The lack of defects in the 2022-2024 records suggests that the vehicle has been driven under normal conditions during these periods, but the recent failures imply that the owner may have been driving the car for longer stretches than the 2025 test suggests. Given the recurring faults and the fact that the vehicle has been driven for over two years since the most recent successful test, the buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to check for structural integrity and mechanical risks. The most likely issues are a binding rear brake system and a worn front tyre near the legal limit, which are common causes for MOT failures in this class of car. The buyer must also verify the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are frequently replaced when worn, and ensure that the exhaust emissions are within the legal limits. A thorough inspection is required to determine if the vehicle is roadworthy or if further repairs are necessary, as the history of two failures suggests that basic upkeep was not kept to the standard required for a 2007 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO.