2010 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4L Petrol · WP60 PHN

The 2010 Fiat Grande Punto presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 20 October 2025 at 29,863 miles with only a minor advisory for a deteriorated rear registration plate lens. The vehicle has not recorded a failure since December 2021, and the most recent two consecutive tests show a clear resolution of the suspension corrosion issues that previously plagued the car. This pattern suggests a conscientious recent owner has addressed the structural defects and maintained the vehicle to a consistently roadworthy standard. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 1,866 miles per annum. Between the December 2021 test at 28,002 miles and the October 2025 test at 29,863 miles, the car covered just 1,861 miles across nearly four years of use. This indicates prolonged periods of stationary storage or very limited short-journey use, which carries its own mechanical implications. Extended sitting can cause brake disc surface corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and fuel system dampers, while infrequent use accelerates rubber component perishing in bushes, hoses, and seals. The December 2021 test flagged corroded nearside and offside rear coil springs alongside a defective front exhaust mounting. Coil spring corrosion on this model is a known structural concern, as pitting can propagate under cyclic loading and risk sudden fracture. The fact that no spring or suspension defects have reappeared in the subsequent four tests through October 2025 strongly implies the affected springs were replaced rather than merely treated. A prospective buyer should still physically inspect the spring seats and lower suspension arms for fresh corrosion bloom, particularly around the rear subframe mounting points where salt and moisture accumulate. Beyond the suspension history, the low annual mileage warrants a focused inspection of consumable components that degrade with age rather than use. Check the tyre date codes for rubber cracking, even if tread depth remains adequate, and examine the brake calipers for seized slides that commonly afflict lightly driven vehicles. The front exhaust mounting defect from 2021 was resolved, but a visual check of the full exhaust system for corrosion at flexi-joints and box sections remains prudent. Overall, the MOT record reflects a well-maintained, low-mileage example with a resolving fault history, though the extended stationary periods demand careful physical verification of perishable components.