2007 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · MV57 TCZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on October 6 2025 at 78,673 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the test just days before passing, suggesting that the previous owner only addressed defects when prompted by the official test rather than performing preventative maintenance to avoid a failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,141 miles per year. The data shows consistent but minimal usage, with 7,300 miles covered between September 2023 and 2024, and another 1,073 miles recorded in the year following that test. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, such infrequent use often leads to degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and corrosion on brake discs due to the vehicle standing stationary for extended periods. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and underbody, as older Fiat models from this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and floor pans. Given the low mileage, the inspector should check for seized brake calipers and perished brake hoses which are common when cars are not driven regularly. The suspension bushes should be examined for cracking or tearing, as age-related degradation of these materials often occurs regardless of the low recorded mileage.