2009 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · RF09 NHH

The overall roadworthiness of this 2009 FIAT PUNTO is currently good, but the maintenance trend appears to be stable rather than improving. The tester flagged binding rear brakes in the September 2023 test at 53,810 miles, indicating a consistent pattern of brake wear that has not resolved itself since then. This suggests the vehicle has not undergone a significant overhaul of the braking system despite its age and mileage. The mileage profile reveals a notable gap between the most recent test and the first recorded date, with only one test entry available. Since the vehicle was first tested in June 2026, the first MOT record (58,989 miles) was obtained in June 2025, creating a significant gap of roughly two months. This sparse data points to a potential lack of consistent maintenance, where the car likely experienced a period of inactivity or low mileage that was not captured in the official records. Consequently, the buyer should inspect the vehicle in person for the binding rear brakes, which have been flagged repeatedly. While the brakes themselves may appear to be in reasonable condition, the history of binding issues suggests that the car may require a full brake overhaul to ensure the binding calipers are properly adjusted and the discs are free of corrosion. Given the age of the vehicle (17 years) and the lack of a recent MOT, a full diagnostic scan is recommended to rule out any hidden structural risks or issues that could have been missed during the initial inspection.