2006 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · SE06 CKX

The 2024‑10‑22 MOT at 52,345 miles was passed, but the record lists several failures on the same day, indicating that the vehicle was deemed roadworthy only after remedial work or that the pass reflected a marginal compliance with the minimum criteria. The maintenance trend is therefore unstable, with recurring tyre wear, oil leakage, exhaust leaks and anti‑roll bar linkage wear appearing in consecutive tests. Mileage has increased only modestly over the past six years, rising from 38,201 miles in 2018 to 52,345 miles in 2024 – an accumulation of 14,144 miles, or roughly 2,357 miles per year. This low annual rate, combined with the vehicle’s 20‑year age, suggests the car has been used lightly or kept stationary for extended periods, with no evidence of rapid mileage build‑up. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the suspension and structural components that have repeatedly failed: the near‑side and off‑side anti‑roll bar linkages, ball joints and dust covers, and the front sub‑frame, which shows serious corrosion in 2022 and 2020 tests. The front brake discs, recorded as worn, pitted or scored since 2020, and the tyres, which have shown edge wear and exposed cords, also merit close inspection, as do any oil leak sources and the exhaust system’s minor and major leaks. In practice, the purchaser must verify that the recent pass addressed the listed defects, that the sub‑frame rust has been repaired or reinforced, that suspension bushings and joints are sound, and that the braking system and tyre condition meet current safety standards before finalising the purchase.