2016 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · DT65 CKX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in January 2026, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test at 19,553 miles passed, it only occurred after the vehicle failed a test just two days prior for multiple mechanical and braking defects. The recurring nature of the suspension arm bushes and shock absorber wear across different test years suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a failure threshold rather than during routine service intervals. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,955 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between the February 2022 test at 17,203 miles and the 2024 test at 17,534 miles, indicating the car covered only 331 miles in nearly two years. This pattern of infrequent use often leads to corrosion-related issues on stationary parts, which explains the pitting and scoring on the brake discs and the damaged handbrake cables recorded despite the low overall mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The tester flagged failures in January 2026 for excessively worn front suspension arm bushes and rear shock absorber bushes, which should be verified to ensure they were replaced and not merely adjusted. The handbrake cables were noted as damaged in the most recent tests; the buyer should test the effectiveness of the parking brake and check for de-lamination or seizing of the calipers which often results from long periods of inactivity.