2007 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · WR57 NHH

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on 18 March 2026 at 49,838 miles. The maintenance trend appears remarkably stable over the last three years, despite a brief failure recorded just two days prior to that pass where no defects were officially listed. This specific failure suggests a clerical error or a minor sensor issue that was rectified immediately, as the subsequent test showed a clean sheet without any recorded advisories or mechanical faults. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. Between January 2023 and January 2024, the car covered 2,464 miles, while it added 4,704 miles between January 2024 and March 2026. This consistent low-usage pattern indicates the car has likely been parked for extended periods. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid breakdown due to lack of thermal cycling. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage mileage. Given the age of the Fiat Punto, check the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches for hidden corrosion, where rust often originates first. Standing vehicles frequently suffer from seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, and cracked tyre boots that do not manifest at low mileage. Inspect the tyres sidewalls for dry rot, as the low mileage often masks aging rubber that retains sufficient tread depth.