2012 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · AX61 DHD

A clean and uninterrupted DVSA record defines this Fiat Panda, with the most recent test on 5 November 2025 resulting in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Across five consecutive annual examinations, the vehicle has demonstrated consistent roadworthiness, with the only anomaly being a single failure on 17 November 2023 that was rectified and re-presented the very next day to achieve a pass. No advisories for corrosion, suspension wear, brake component deterioration, or exhaust integrity have been logged at any point during the recorded test history, suggesting that the core safety-critical systems remain in sound condition for a car of this age. Recorded mileage of 86,360 against an approximate 14 year span equates to around 6,169 miles per year, placing this Panda squarely within typical usage parameters for a small city car. There are no extended gaps between annual tests and no evidence of rapid mileage accumulation between consecutive examinations, indicating steady and consistent use rather than periods of standing idle or sudden high-mileage driving. Mechanically, this level of annual usage tends to preserve component life through regular warm-up cycles and consistent fluid circulation, while still allowing normal wear on consumables such as tyres and brake friction material. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any historical advisories means attention should focus on the typical age-related wear items that may now be approaching service intervals, even though they have not yet been flagged by an examiner. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate wear in the anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes, or rear beam axle mounts commonly found on the Panda platform. Pay particular attention to steering precision; any looseness, vagueness, or knocking through the steering column could point to top mount or steering rack wear. Inspect the brake pedal feel for sponginess or excessive travel, which may suggest deterioration of flexible brake hoses, and check visually for any corrosion along the underbody, sill seams, and rear axle assembly, as the Panda is known to develop surface corrosion in these areas well before structural failure. Listen for any timing chain rattle on a cold start from the 1.2 litre engine, and check for misfire symptoms or an illuminated engine management light, as these can indicate coil pack or lambda sensor wear. Despite the spotless MOT record, a thorough pre-purchase inspection on a lift remains advisable to identify any emerging issues before they develop into future test failures.