2015 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · WM65 AAJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing minor corrosion issues. The most recent test in June 2026 at 49,321 miles passed despite an advisory for a corroded backbox outer skin. This issue mirrors an entry from the July 2025 test at 42,201 miles, indicating that while the exhaust system remains functional, the structural integrity of the backbox is gradually degrading over time. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between December 2021 and November 2022, where the car covered only 6,376 miles in over a year. However, usage has increased since 2022, with the vehicle covering over 25,000 miles in the last four years. This pattern of low usage followed by higher activity often leads to dry rot in rubber components and seals, which are not always visible on an MOT record. A buyer should perform a close inspection of the exhaust system to ensure the corrosion on the backbox has not progressed to a perforation that would require a full replacement. The recurring history of tyres worn to the legal limit or on edges—seen in 2019, 2022, and 2023—suggests a history of deferred maintenance or potential wheel alignment issues. Checking the suspension bushes and uneven wear on the current tyres is essential to ensure these faults have been rectified. Given the low mileage, verifying the state of the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers should also be a priority during a physical inspection.