2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · WM08 CZG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection indicates a shift toward deferred reactive maintenance. While the car passed its test in March 2026 at 66,221 miles, the tester flagged multiple advisories that were absent in the previous year. The transition from a clean record in 2025 to a list of mechanical and tyre defects in 2026 suggests the owner is only now addressing components as they approach failure rather than performing preventative care. The mileage profile is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2026, the car covered 9,037 miles, showing a consistent pattern of low-intensity use. However, low mileage often masks the age of rubber-based components such as bushings and seals which degrade regardless of travel. The failure in March 2024 due to exposed cords on a tyre indicates that tyres may have been suffering from dry rot or impact damage despite the low distance driven. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the front suspension geometry, as the March 2026 test identified play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. This, combined with the uneven wear noted on the nearside front tyre, suggests a potential alignment issue or worn control arm bushings. The non-excessive oil leak noted in 2023 requires a close look under the engine to ensure it has not worsened into a significant gasket or seal failure, especially given the front brake pads are now flagged as thin and require immediate replacement.