2011 Fiat Punto EVO 1.2L Petrol · MW60 XTS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in January 2026 at 79,612 miles resulted in a failure just one day prior due to door latch malfunctions and an inoperative registration plate lamp. While these issues were rectified to secure a pass, the occurrence of multiple failures across the last two years suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when specifically prompted by the MOT testing process. At 15 years old, the 79,612 miles recorded on this Fiat Punto represents relatively low mileage, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. This low usage typically implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it often leads to degradation of rubber-based components due to age and periods of sitting. Between January 2024 and January 2025, the car covered 7,185 miles, showing a consistent usage pattern, whereas the 7,294 miles covered in the year leading up to the 2026 test indicates a slight increase in activity. A buyer must inspect the door mechanisms and hinges personally, as the January 2026 failure indicated both the nearside rear and offside front doors failed to open from the outside. The 2024 failure highlighted a fractured offside front coil spring and an engine management light fault, which suggests the suspension may be nearing the end of its fatigue service life. The presence of an SRS warning lamp fault in that year also requires a diagnostic scan to ensure the airbag system faults were properly cleared or merely masked. Given the low mileage and age, a thorough check for corrosion on the underbody and brake lines is essential, as structural integrity often degrades faster than mechanical components on vehicles that are driven infrequently.