2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · WN08 XBJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the history indicates a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. The most recent test conducted in October 2021 at 95,197 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just one day prior at the same mileage. This suggests the previous owner was proactive in rectifying minor issues to meet compliance standards, and the vehicle has since maintained a clean sheet without recurring advisories in the last three recorded tests. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,289 miles per year. Between November 2019 (91,923 miles) and November 2020 (93,883 miles), the car covered only 1,960 miles in a full year. This low usage rate reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but long periods of standing often lead to degradation of rubber seals and brake fluid chemistry. The lack of data after 2021 suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary or sold recently. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the structural integrity of the sills and floor pans, as low-mileage older Fiats often suffer from hidden corrosion that MOT tests may not catch until it becomes structural. Given the gaps in usage, check for perished or perished suspension bushes and seized brake calipers which frequently fail during inactivity. Also examine the tyres for flat spotting or cracking, as low-mileage vehicles often have rubber that has aged out despite having sufficient tread depth.