2007 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · WP57 HGY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent history of passes since a minor setback. The most recent test conducted in March 2024 at 107,855 miles passed with no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean records in 2021 and 2023, suggesting that the owner has maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoids recurring major mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. Between March 2021 and March 2022, the car covered 11,868 miles, which represents a significant spike in usage compared to the average. However, usage dropped considerably thereafter, with only 4,165 miles recorded between March 2022 and March 2023 tests. While low annual mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it can often lead to age-related degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and fluid contamination due to lack of use. A buyer should focus specifically on the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans, as Fiat vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion that may not always trigger an MOT advisory until it becomes structural. The single failure in late March 2022 at 95,571 miles suggests a specific issue required immediate attention, though the subsequent tests were clean, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs is still necessary. Given the low mileage, check the braking system for seized calipers or corroded discs, which frequently occur when vehicles remain stationary for long periods.