2007 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · MA07 LKF

The 2007 Fiat Punto presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 28 July 2025 at 86,704 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing no escalating mechanical faults or recurring advisories. A prior failure on the same date with no defects logged points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical defect. Recorded mileage sits at 86,704 against an August 2023 figure of 84,430, giving just 2,274 miles over two years and an average of roughly 4,563 miles per year for the vehicle's 19-year life. This low annual use suggests extended standing periods, which commonly accelerates rubber perishing in suspension bushes and coolant hoses and promotes corrosion on underbody structures. The test gaps are narrow, with annual examinations in July and August each year, so the sparse clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumables. The repeated failures on 28 July 2025 and 1 August 2024 with no defects listed warrant a check of the DVSA failure reason codes, as a buyer cannot rely on the surface entry alone. In person, inspect the suspension arms and subframe for rust, confirm brake discs and calipers are free from binding after the long idle spells, and verify tyre sidewalls for cracking from age rather than wear. Given the clean pass outcomes and minimal mileage, the Punto shows signs of light, infrequent use by an owner who kept statutory testing current. A pre-purchase inspection should still confirm structural integrity beneath the sills and check that the low mileage has not masked stale fluids or degraded seals.