2015 FIAT PANDA POP1.2L Petrol

The Fiat Panda demonstrates a strongly stable roadworthiness trend, culminating in a clean pass on 7 May 2025 at approximately 65,000 miles with zero defects recorded. This fault-free test mirrors the outcome from 12 May 2024 and the earlier test on 1 July 2022. The complete absence of advisories across these three consecutive examinations indicates that previous keepers maintained the vehicle to a high standard, promptly rectifying consumable wear before it manifested as test failures. With the current odometer reading at 68,185 miles as of August 2026, the vehicle has covered minimal distance since its last test, suggesting it may have seen lighter use recently or periods of being parked up. The mileage accumulation pattern remains entirely appropriate for an eleven-year-old city car, averaging roughly 6,200 miles per year. The historical record shows steady, low-intensity usage without any sudden spikes in mileage that might otherwise accelerate mechanical fatigue. Gaps between the 2022 test and the 2024 test point to standard annual testing cycles, though the sparse nature of the overall record—featuring only three documented events—suggests earlier history may reside elsewhere or the car sat unused during certain periods. Low-annual-mileage examples like this often escape heavy motorway strain, but they remain susceptible to localized corrosion and seized brake components if left standing in damp conditions. Inspecting this Panda in person requires focusing on areas vulnerable to age-related degradation rather than recurring mechanical faults, since the MOT history is remarkably clean. Check the condition of the brake discs and pads for surface rust resulting from low-use periods, and verify that the rear brake drums operate without binding. Look closely at the lower suspension arms, coil springs, and the structural floorpan for surface corrosion typical of Fiat models of this era. Confirm that the steering feels responsive without excessive play in the track rod ends, and test all electrical features, particularly the city steering mode, before finalizing a purchase.