2009 Fiat Punto 1.2L Diesel · FG59 PUF

The 2009 Fiat Punto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 October 2025 at 96,078 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from November 2022 to November 2024 also passed cleanly. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA record, indicating the vehicle has not shown worsening condition or recurring defects under official inspection. Recorded mileage sits at 96,078 miles against 17 years of age, an average of roughly 5,652 miles per year. The test history shows gentle accumulation: 88,094 miles in November 2022, 91,066 in November 2023, 93,925 in November 2024, and 96,078 in October 2025. That equates to about 2,800 to 3,000 miles annually across the record, well below typical use. Low mileage of this kind often means lighter cyclical wear on drivetrain and suspension, though prolonged standing can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen between tests. One anomaly warrants scrutiny. On 12 November 2024 the vehicle failed and passed on the same day at 93,925 miles, both with no defects logged. A same-day fail with no recorded fault typically points to an administrative or emissions-readiness issue rather than a mechanical defect, but the buyer should confirm the failure reason from the full DVSA certificate. Given the clean MOT lineage, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the tester recorded no advisories across five years yet a 2009 Punto at this age is prone to subframe rust. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related degradation not captured in the pass results, and verify the tyres and wiper blades reflect recent consumable care rather than deferred maintenance.