2008 Fiat Panda 1.1L Petrol · EF57 PXP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of deferred attention regarding consumables and suspension components. The most recent test in January 2025 at 45,870 miles identified a corroded front coil spring and a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit. While the car passed, the presence of structural corrosion on a suspension element suggests that the owner only addresses issues once they reach a failure or advisory threshold, rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between December 2022 (28,401 miles) and December 2023 (38,781 miles), where the car covered over 10,000 miles in thirteen months. This low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals due to extended periods, which may align with the recurring issues of exhaust leaks and tyre wear noted throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system for further corrosion, as the corroded coil spring noted in 2025 indicates a potential risk of future failure in similar areas. The recurring history of exhaust leaks appearing in 2021 and 2022 warrants a close check of the manifold and system hangers to ensure no deeper structural thinning or perished gaskets. Additionally, the consistent pattern of uneven tyre wear across multiple years suggests the wheel alignment may be out of specification, which will continue to cause premature tyre replacement despite the low annual mileage.