2009 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · AF09 AUG

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean passes to emerging mechanical wear. The most recent test in July 2025 at 11,106 miles passed but introduced several technical advisories that were absent in previous years. This indicates that while the car is currently legal for the road, components are beginning to show signs of age-related degradation despite the low usage figures. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 653 miles per year. Between July 2022 and July 2025, the car covered only 3,712 miles, suggesting a pattern of very infrequent use or long periods of storage. While this low mileage typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and the drying of seals, which aligns with the suspension issues noted in the 2025 record. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the front suspension. The 2025 MOT flagged worn bushes on both the nearside and offside front suspension arms, along with an offside front tyre showing uneven inner-edge wear. This specific tyre pattern often indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension components that require immediate attention to prevent further tyre damage. The buyer should check for play in the suspension arms and ensure the worn bushes have not progressed to the point of excessive movement. Given the low-mile history, the braking system should be physically inspected for corrosion on the brake discs and potentially binding calipers that may have seized due to lack of regular use. The 2023 failure for a position lamp was a minor electrical fault, but it highlights that basic maintenance checks may be overlooked between tests. The structural integrity of the chassis remains unverified by these records, but older Fiat Pandas are historically prone to rust in the sills and wheel arches regardless of mileage driven.