2016 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · BA16 OBZ

The 2016 Fiat Punto presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 17 July 2025 at 28,331 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a notable step up from the preceding two years, where advisories were logged annually. The most recent test confirms the vehicle met all roadworthiness standards on the day of inspection, with no components flagged for deterioration or non-compliance. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of very light use. Between 21 July 2023 and 18 July 2024, the car covered just 3,728 miles, and in the following twelve months to July 2025 it added only 3,129 miles. Over the full five-year MOT record, the odometer moved from 15,528 to 28,331 miles, averaging roughly 2,560 miles per year. That is well below the UK average and suggests the car has spent extended periods stationary. Prolonged sitting can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake disc surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber bushes, so a buyer should not assume low mileage automatically equals low wear. The recurring theme across the 2023 and 2024 tests was tyre condition. In July 2023 at 21,474 miles, the offside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating either deferred replacement or a wheel alignment issue causing uneven scrub. The following July at 25,202 miles, the advisory shifted to the nearside front tyre, flagged for slight damage, cracking, or perishing. Two consecutive years of front tyre advisories on opposite sides suggest the previous owner was reactive rather than proactive about tyre maintenance, and a buyer should inspect all four tyres for age-related sidewall cracking, uneven tread wear, and date codes. Given the car's low annual mileage, the tyres on the vehicle may be original or near-original and could be approaching five to six years of age, which is the point at which most manufacturers recommend replacement regardless of remaining tread. Beyond the tyre history, the clean 2025 result is encouraging but does not eliminate the need for a physical inspection. A buyer should examine the underside for surface corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake lines, as short-trip, low-mileage use accelerates moisture retention and rust formation. Brake discs and pads should be checked for lipping and uneven wear, since infrequent driving can lead to pad glazing and disc judder. The suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links deserve attention too, as rubber components degrade with age and standing time rather than mileage alone.