2017 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · GU67 EKA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding minor suspension components. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 48,601 miles passed, it flagged deteriorated front track rod end ball joint dust covers. This issue is recurring, having failed the August 2024 test at 43,490 miles, indicating that the previous owner failed to replace these rubber seals despite them being noted annually. The mileage profile is consistently low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. There is a steady progression of use, moving from 24,083 miles in September 2021 to 48,601 miles by 2025. This low mileage suggests the car has not been stressed, but it can often lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and corrosion on braking surfaces, as seen with the pitted brake discs recorded in 2023 at 37,255 miles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension to ensure the track rod end dust covers have finally been replaced to prevent premature joint failure. The 2023 entry regarding worn brake discs and the 2022 advisory for uneven tyre wear suggest a pattern where components are only addressed once they reached a point of failure. Verify the current thickness of the brake rotors and check for alignment issues that may have caused the previous edge wear noted on the nearside front tyre.