2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · GU06 FFA

The vehicle shows a consistent history of structural corrosion regarding the rear suspension. In the most recent test on January 2026 at 40,412 miles, the tester flagged corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear coil springs. This issue has persisted since at least the January 2025 test at 38,722 miles and the 2024 test at 36,956 miles. While the car has passed despite these advisories, the presence of corrosion on both sides indicates an ongoing process of oxidation that will eventually lead to failure if not addressed. At approximately twenty years old, the recorded mileage of 40,412 miles represents an average usage of just 2,000 miles per year. This low mileage often results in less wear on engine internal components, but it also risks the degradation of rubber parts and seals from sitting stationary. The record shows a failure in January 2025 due to electrical faults, specifically a non-functional rear indicator and affected position lamps, which were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass. The advisory for a nail in the offside rear tyre in 2025 indicates minor consumable maintenance that was resolved by the 2026 inspection. A buyer should inspect the physical condition of the rear coil springs and the surrounding mounting points to ensure the corrosion has not progressed into structural thinning. The 2024 advisory also noted noise on lock to lock from the strut top mounts, which suggests the suspension components may be beginning to perish. Given the low mileage, the primary concerns for this Fiat are age-related decay and rubber component fatigue rather than mechanical wear and tear from high mileage.