2004 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · WM53 GAX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in July 2024 at 79,831 miles. This result represents a significant improving trend compared to the period of acute mechanical instability in mid-2023. While the car failed three consecutive tests within a single week in July 2023, the subsequent pass a year later without any advisories suggests that the owner addressed the primary faults and brought the vehicle back to a standard operating condition. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 79,831 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per annum. The data shows a pattern of infrequent use, with only 3,531 miles covered between the July 2023 and July 2024 tests. This low-frequency usage often indicates less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it increases the risk of age-related degradation in secondary parts such as perished rubber seals or seized brake calipers which can suffer during long periods sitting stationary. A buyer must investigate the specific mechanical failures that caused the triple-fail in July 2023, even though the specific defect codes are not listed in this summary. Given the age of the Fiat Punto, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity, specifically checking for corrosion sills and wheel arches where rust is common on this model. The buyer should also inspect the suspension bushes and brake lines, as the low-mileage history often masks brittle material cracking due to time regardless of the distance travelled.