2009 Fiat Grand Punto 1.4L Petrol · LS09 FFL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The latest MOT conducted on 19 October 2023 at 90,831 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This followed a failure just six days prior at 90,824 miles, though the lack of recorded defects on that failure suggests a minor presentation issue that was immediately rectified before the re-test. Since the last test occurred nearly three years ago, the vehicle is currently overdue for its MOT, requiring an immediate inspection to confirm current compliance. The mileage pattern is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between July 2018 at 60,729 miles and May 2021 at 78,637 miles, where the car covered roughly 18,000 miles over three years. More recently, usage dropped significantly, with only seven thousand miles recorded between the last two tests. This low annual mileage suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components, seals, and fluids. Because the MOT history shows no recurring structural or mechanical failures, a buyer should focus on the typical weaknesses of low-mileage older vehicles. Inspect the chassis for corrosion, particularly around the sills and rear suspension mounting points, which are prone to rust regardless of mileage. The buyer should also check for seized brake calipers or perished suspension bushes, common when vehicles sit for extended periods. Given the time elapsed since the last recorded test, a thorough check of the tyre condition and fluid integrity is essential to ensure the vehicle has not developed faults while stationary.