2014 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · DY14 XDH

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of deferred minor repairs related to rubber components and fluid seals. The most recent test in April 2026 at 60,452 miles passed despite reports of a non-excessive oil leak and perished nearside rear tyre. While the car consistently passes its inspections, the recurring nature of minor degradation and tyre wear suggests that components are only addressed when they approach a failure threshold rather than as a preventative measure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a significant period of low use between 2018 and 2021, where the car covered only 8,106 miles in three years. Since then, usage has increased slightly, moving to roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles annually. This low annual mileage explains the frequent mentions of cracking and perishing on tyres and rubber dust covers, as these materials degrade through age and stationary time rather than mechanical wear. A buyer should specifically inspect the engine bay to identify the source of the oil leak which has persisted since at least 2025. The suspension system requires close attention as the track rod end ball joint dust covers were flagged multiple times for deterioration leading to a failure in March 2024. Given that the 2026 test notes a perished nearside rear tyre, a thorough check of all sidewalls for dry rot is necessary to ensure the low-mileage history has not masked age-related neglect of the tyre compound.