2017 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · DV67 KHD

The 2017 Fiat Panda presents a largely sound mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 7 August 2025 at 48,584 miles, where it passed with only minor advisories. The maintenance trend is stable and broadly positive. Five consecutive passes since August 2021 demonstrate consistent roadworthiness, with no failures or serious defects recorded across the entire history. The sole advisory raised in 2025 concerned front tyre wear, a routine consumable issue rather than an indicator of underlying mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of low, steady use. The car accumulated just 8,631 miles between August 2024 and August 2025, continuing a pattern of annual mileage that has consistently sat well below the national average. Between August 2021 and August 2025, the odometer advanced from 17,625 to 48,584 miles, averaging roughly 6,200 miles per year over that four-year window. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the record. The annual tests have been completed reliably each August, suggesting a single long-term keeper or attentive prior ownership. The 2025 advisory for front tyres worn close to legal limits on both nearside and offside edges is worth noting. Uneven edge wear on a Panda typically points to tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes rather than simple neglect. A prospective buyer should have the front suspension inspected for worn track rod ends, wishbone bushes, and dropped arm components, and request a four-wheel alignment check before committing. The rear axle and subframe should also be examined for corrosion, as Fiats of this generation can develop surface rust on underbody components if the car has spent periods standing. Brake condition and exhaust integrity remain unproven by advisories in this record, but the low mileage and urban use typical of a Panda mean the exhaust system and catalytic converter should be checked for condensation-related corrosion rather than heat-cycle wear. A short test drive focused on steering vibration, brake drag, and suspension knocks over speed bumps will confirm whether the clean MOT history translates to a tight, well-kept car beneath the surface.