2011 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · WM11 EKX

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in December 2024 at 107,448 miles identified a corroded rear exhaust and a light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber. While the car passed, the recurring presence of an oil leak across every inspection since 2020 suggests a chronic issue that owners only address when it nears an MOT failure threshold. At 107,448 miles, this fifteen-year-old Fiat Punto has averaged approximately 7,163 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent annual testing with mileage intervals of roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles between each December de-facto check. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components, despite the visible corrosion issues noted in the advisories. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the braking system and exhaust assembly. Front brake discs were flagged as pitted or scored in the 2021, 2022, and 2023 tests, indicating a history of neglected friction components until they became visually degraded. The exhaust system has progressed from a minor flexible joint leak in 2022 to significant corrosion on the rear section by 2024, suggesting the structural integrity of the system is failing and will soon require total replacement. The suspension also warrants attention due to the oil misted nearside rear shock absorber recorded in 2024. Furthermore, the inner edge wear noted on both front tyres in 2023 points to potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not been rectified. A thorough check of the engine bay for the source of the persistent oil leak is essential to avoid a catastrophic gasket failure and to verify that the exhaust corrosion has not reached a critical structural point.