2009 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4L Petrol · YT59 PJX

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by recurring mechanical failures and an apparent lack of preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in December 2024 at 127,090 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior. The 2024 failure revealed a major exhaust flexi leak, a severely deteriorated CV joint boot, and an excessively worn anti-roll bar linkage. This suggests a reactive maintenance style where components are only addressed once they fail an inspection rather than through routine scheduled replacements. At 17 years old, the recorded 127,090 miles average out to approximately 7,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a hatchback. However, the data shows a sharp increase of 15,600 miles covered between December 2022 and December 2023, followed by another 11,800 miles by late 2024. This period of higher mileage coincides coincides with the onset of significant wear on the suspension and exhaust systems, as evidenced by the fractured coil spring and the worn suspension arm bushes recorded during that interval. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the exhaust system and the front suspension geometry. The history shows multiple issues with exhaust emissions and leaks in both 2023 and 2024, which may indicate a potentially failing catalytic converter or oxygen sensors that were not fully rectified. The recurring binding offside rear brake from 2023 also warrants a physical check of the caliper for seized pistons or worn slides. Given the previous fractured coil spring and worn bushes, the entire underbody should be scrutinised for signs of play or structural corrosion to ensure the recent repairs were not merely temporary fixes.