1998 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · S112 MLU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a history of clean passes over the last several years. The most recent test conducted on 22 September 2021 at 57,852 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This follows a clean record from 2020 and 2018, indicating that the car has maintained its mechanical and structural integrity during its most recent period of operation. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,066 miles per year. Between September 2018 and September 2021, the car covered only 922 miles, moving from 56,930 to 57,852. This minimal usage suggests the vehicle likely sat stationary for long periods. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to the degradation of rubber seals, seized brake calipers, and fluid breakdown that an MOT test may not fully capture. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the sills and floor pans, as older Fiat vehicles are prone to deep-seated corrosion that can remain hidden between MOT inspections. Despite the clean records, the low mileage necessitates a thorough check of suspension bushes for perished rubber and an inspection of the brake lines for corrosion. Given that the last recorded test was over five years ago, the current state of the tyres, wiper blades, and age-related rubber components must be verified manually before any significant road use.