2004 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · FL04 KTK

The 2004 Fiat Punto presents a concerning roadworthiness picture. The most recent test on 20 June 2023 recorded a failure at 103,169 miles with no defects listed, which suggests an administrative or unrecorded fault rather than a clean pass. The maintenance trend is neither stable nor improving; the vehicle failed again on 26 May 2022 at 103,160 miles before passing the next day, and has shown two failures within twelve months of testing. This pattern points to poor preparation and inconsistent upkeep by the previous keeper. The recorded mileage sits at 103,169 miles against a 22 year old car, equating to roughly 4,690 miles per year. The odometer moved only nine miles between the May 2022 failure and the June 2023 failure, confirming the car stood largely unused for over a year. Low annual mileage combined with long stationary periods typically accelerates rubber perishing, brake caliper seizing, and underbody corrosion despite light mechanical wear elsewhere. The DVSA entries are sparse and carry no advisories, so the record offers no reassurance on consumable or structural condition. A buyer must treat the twin 2022 failures and the 2023 failure as red flags for deferred maintenance. The absence of listed defects on failure certificates means the tester logged no advisory detail, so a physical inspection should target suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and binding calipers that commonly degrade on idle Pandas and Puntos of this era. Given the car's age and dormancy, examine sills, subframes, and suspension mounts for structural rust before purchase. Verify the reason for the 2023 failure via the full DVSA certificate, as the blank defect field hides the true fault. Confirm fresh tyres, wiper blades, and a brake fluid test, since standing vehicles rot these silently.