2011 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · DS11 OOE

The 2011 Fiat Punto holds a current MOT issued on 27 March 2026 at 118,976 miles, valid until March 2027. The maintenance trend is mixed, showing a recent improvement in overall roadworthiness but with persistent structural corrosion that demands caution. The vehicle failed its 2026 test on 26 March, presenting four faults including an engine management light malfunction and an excessively leaking engine sump, yet passed the very next day after repairs. This suggests the previous owner addressed immediate mechanical failures but left known suspension corrosion unresolved. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with light-to-moderate use for a fifteen-year-old vehicle. Between the April 2024 pass at 104,228 miles and the March 2026 test at 118,976 miles, the car covered approximately 14,748 miles in nearly two years, averaging around 7,374 miles annually. This sits just below the typical annual figure of 7,932 miles implied by the total lifetime average, indicating the car has seen steady but not heavy recent use. The 20-mile discrepancy between the failed and passed tests in March 2026 is negligible and consistent with a retest following repairs. The most concerning pattern in the record is rear coil spring corrosion, flagged as advisory-level in April 2024 and again in both March 2026 tests, with the 2024 failure recording a fully fractured offside rear spring. This progression from fractured to corroded on both sides indicates a long-standing exposure to moisture and road salt without adequate underbody protection. A prospective buyer should thoroughly inspect the full length of both rear coil springs for section loss, pitting, or cracking, and check the top and lower mounts for rust jacking. The front tyres repeatedly appear worn close to the legal limit at test, suggesting alignment or suspension geometry issues are accelerating uneven wear rather than simple neglect. The engine sump leak flagged in the March 2026 failure warrants a close visual inspection of the sump pan, gasket, and oil level to confirm the repair was not a temporary fix. Given the age and corrosion history, a buyer should also examine the underside of the vehicle, particularly around suspension mounting points, brake lines, and the exhaust system, for structural rust that may not yet have triggered a failure but could compromise long-term integrity.