2015 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · CE65 MXS

The 2015 Fiat Panda presents a mixed but broadly stable maintenance picture following its most recent MOT pass on 13 November 2025 at 51,177 miles. The tester cleared the vehicle after it had failed the previous day on a snapped flexi pipe, a damaged nearside brake pipe, and inoperative offside front lighting. Those defects were rectified within 24 hours, suggesting responsive rather than neglectful ownership. However, the pass was not clean. The tester flagged corroded rear brake pipes on both sides, a worn nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush, a slightly distorted nearside front wheel, worn rear shock absorber bushes on both sides, and corrosion on both rear coil springs. These advisories point to age-related deterioration rather than acute mechanical failure, but the rear brake pipe corrosion is a recurring concern that warrants close scrutiny. The mileage profile is notably low. The vehicle has covered just 6,227 miles between November 2024 at 44,950 miles and November 2025 at 51,177 miles, adding only around 4,652 miles per year over its eleven-year life. The record shows no mileage anomalies or rapid accumulation gaps, and the odometer readings progress consistently across all tests. Such light use typically limits drivetrain and consumable wear, yet it does not exempt rubber bushes, brake components, or structural underside elements from age-related perishing and corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary. The most persistent theme across the record is corrosion and suspension wear. Rear brake pipe corrosion appeared as an advisory in November 2024 at 44,950 miles and again in November 2025 at 51,177 miles, indicating the issue has not been permanently resolved. Rear coil spring corrosion and worn rear shock absorber bushes were also flagged in the latest test. The nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush was noted as worn in the pass result, and the previous November 2023 failure recorded excessively worn front suspension arm bushes on both sides, suggesting this area degrades repeatedly. A prospective buyer should inspect the underside thoroughly, paying particular attention to the condition of all brake pipe runs, the rear coil springs for section loss, and the integrity of front and rear suspension bushes. The slightly distorted nearside front wheel also warrants a check for kerb impact damage and any associated tyre sidewall deformation.