2008 Fiat Grand Punto 1.4L Petrol · WV58 PBU

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy state, though the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The latest test in November 2024 at 102,240 miles passed with no defects, following a failure earlier that same month for minor electrical issues involving the offside stop lamp and indicators. While the immediate status is stable, the period between 2019 and 2023 shows a trend of multiple failures, suggesting that faults were often only addressed once they prevented an MOT. At 102,240 miles, this eighteen-year-old Grand Punto has covered relatively low mileage, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. However, there is a significant gap in records between August 2022 (82,277 miles) and November 2023 (97,660 miles), where the vehicle covered over 15,000 miles in fourteen months. This erratic usage, combined with the age of the vehicle, increases the likelihood of rubber-based components degrading, as evidenced by the perished tyres noted in 2021. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows recurring worn arm bushes across the 2023 tests. The fractured offside front coil spring identified in late 2023 indicates a history of component fatigue that should be re-checked on the remaining springs. Additionally, the persistent mention of an oil leak dating back to 2018/2020 requires a close look at the engine seals to ensure the leak has not worsened into a significant failure. Given the previous failure for a supplementary restraint system warning lamp in 2023 and frayed seat belt webbing in 2019, the safety equipment must be physically verified to ensure these faults were permanently rectified. The history of worn-out brake pads in 2021 suggests the previous owner neglected consumables until they failed, so a manual assessment of the current brake disc and pad condition is essential before purchase.