2011 FIAT PANDA1.2L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a shift from perfect records to active mechanical wear. While the car maintained clean passes between 2022 and 2025, the March 2026 test at 42,446 miles identified multiple suspension issues. The tester flagged worn nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes, alongside corrosion on both rear coil springs, suggesting that components are now beginning to degrade due to age rather than high mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,830 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-impact usage, moving from 31,503 miles in March 2022 to 42,446 miles in March 2026. This pattern of use typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it often leads to the premature failure of rubber components and accelerated corrosion of metal surfaces, which aligns with the specific advisories seen in the latest MOT record. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension to determine the extent of the play in the arm bushes. Since these were noted as worn but not yet excessive movement, they may require replacement soon to prevent handling instability. Particular attention must be paid to the rear coil springs; the reported corrosion on these components can lead to structural failure if left unaddressed. Given the low mileage, the vehicle has likely spent long periods stationary, so one should check for seized brake calipers or perished rubber hoses that were not captured in the standard MOT test.