2009 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · GF59 LLZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in March 2026 at 46,339 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a transition toward minor age-related wear. While the 2025 test returned a clean sheet, the most recent audit identified perishing cracks on both front tyres, indicating that the rubber is beginning to fail due to UV exposure and stationary time rather than tread depth. The recorded mileage is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,726 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2026, the car covered only 2,130 miles, suggesting long periods of inactivity. This pattern of low usage often preserves the mechanical integrity of the engine and drivetrain, but it increases the risk of rubber components degrading and fluids becoming acidic, which is consistent with the perished dust cover noted in 2024 and the current tyre cracking observed today. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and rubber bushings. The 2024 failure for a deteriorated nearside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover suggests that plastic components in the suspension assembly are prone to cracking with age. Given the low mileage, the inspector must also check for seized calipers or rusted brakes, as vehicles that sit idle frequently suffer from uneven brake corrosion. The front tyres require immediate attention and replacement, as the cracks between the tread blocks indicate structural failure of the tyre compound.