2017 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · DP66 CXY

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with an improving maintenance trend following a period of reactive repairs. The most recent test in December 2025 at 58,523 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that previous suspension issues have been addressed. While the car suffered a significant failure in late 2023, the subsequent passes without defects suggest the owner has invested in the necessary mechanical corrections to maintain safety standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use urban vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 8,000 miles between December 2024 and December 2025, and another 10,000 miles recorded in the preceding year. This consistent usage generally reduces the strain on the drivetrain and engine, though it can sometimes mask age-related degradation of rubber components that perish over time despite the low distance travelled. A buyer should focus their attention on the front suspension during a physical inspection. The December 2024 test at 48,545 miles flagged light misting on the offside front shock absorber, and while this did not fail, it marked the beginning of a seal failure. You must verify that this leak has not progressed into a significant flow which would require immediate replacement. Given the December 2023 failure involving worn ball joints and rear upper shock bushes, a thorough check for any remaining play in the suspension geometry is essential to ensure the previous repairs were completed comprehensively. The condition of the tyres also warrants scrutiny, as the 2022 record noted perishing and cracking on the nearside front tyre at 32,468 miles. Because the vehicle ages with relatively low mileage, the rubber is likely to show dry rot rather than tread wear. Inspect all sidewalls for fine cracking to ensure the tyres are not nearing the end of their structural life due to age despite having sufficient remaining depth.