The FIAT PUNTO (1999-03) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.2 is a five-door hatchback designed for everyday motoring. In the UK used-car market, it sits among affordable, practical city cars, offering easier rear-seat access than a three-door model without the size or running demands of a larger family car. Its compact shape suits town streets and parking. Mycarcheck.com records 229 look-ups covering 170 different VINs, a sample for this older model. The checked cars averaged 77,000 miles and 5,000 miles a year, with about four previous keepers. Its recorded average private-sale valuation is £100, a historic data point, not a guide to any car’s present asking price. With five doors and a modest 1.2-litre engine, the Punto is best suited to first-time drivers, solo commuters and small households needing simple, inexpensive transport. It is less spacious and refined than newer supermini rivals, but its straightforward layout, easy manoeuvring and practical hatchback body remain appealing.