Actually nothing unexpected when considering the age..
An old-tech little car, but I still drive it with pleasure and have had no big problems..
I think Fiat is one of the best petrol-engine producers.. and this Punto confirms that lively..
I believe this Punto is the most reliable one of all its newer models. Well normally Grande Punto is too young to be commented correctly...
For the money you pay, this little car gives you bit more, plastic quality is `almost` OK!
So in short, all I can say to anyone who wants to buy a second-hand Punto is `get one especially with the 1.1 petrol-engine`.
You are right, I have one and now the engine passed 296 000 km, usual problems, but TUV was given with the second try, running 160 km / h is not a big deal on the highway.