2007 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · AV07 CGE

This 2007 Fiat Panda has maintained a clean MOT history with no defects recorded across five consecutive tests, most recently passing on 13 October 2025 at 89,821 miles. The absence of advisories or failures suggests the vehicle has been subjected to consistent, if not rigorous, maintenance over the past nine years. However, the most recent test occurred just under nine months ago, meaning the car has not undergone official inspection since. While this is within the legal window, the gap is now approaching the upper limit of the MOT validity period, and a buyer should prioritise a pre-purchase inspection to confirm no latent issues have developed in suspension, brakes, or structural integrity. The recorded mileage of 89,821 miles over nearly 19 years—approximately 4,700 miles annually—indicates unusually light usage for a vehicle of this age. The largest gap between tests occurred between October 2021 (58,941 miles) and October 2022 (72,591 miles), a 13,650-mile span over just over a year, which may imply periods of inactivity rather than active driving. This low mileage could mitigate some wear concerns, but it also raises questions about whether the vehicle has been stored properly, potentially accelerating issues like battery degradation or suspension corrosion. The consistency of mileage increments suggests no sudden spikes in usage that might have accelerated component failure. Given the clean MOT record, the primary focus of a pre-purchase inspection should be the suspension components—particularly the coil springs, bushes, and dampers—where wear often becomes apparent at this mileage without prior advisories. The brakes, though never failed, should be scrutinised for uneven wear, binding calipers, or corrosion on the discs and pads, as these can develop silently over time. Structural integrity, especially around the wheel arches and sills, warrants close examination for rust penetration, as prolonged periods of low usage can exacerbate moisture-related deterioration. Finally, the exhaust system should be checked for leaks or excessive corrosion, as this is a common failure point in older Fiat models. The absence of MOT advisories does not guarantee these areas are flawless, but it does indicate they have not yet reached a critical failure threshold.