2009 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · FP09 DFA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a volatile pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the car passed its February 2026 test at 163,641 miles, this followed a significant failure just two weeks prior. The mechanical trend appears unstable, as the vehicle frequently presents multiple points of failure across different systems in short intervals, suggesting that components are only addressed when they actively fail to meet the MOT standard. At 163,641 miles, this 17-year-old Panda averages approximately 9,600 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. However, the data shows a recent burst of activity between December 2024 and February 2026, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in just enough months. This period coincided with a major failure involving a fractured nearside rear axle and a worn suspension arm ball joint, indicating that the chassis and suspension components are under considerable stress given the high cumulative mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and exhaust system. The history shows recurring issues with the anti-roll bar bushes and ball joints, alongside a major exhaust leak and lambda reading failure recorded in early 2026. The structural fracture of the rear axle in 2024 is a particularly serious finding that warrants scrutiny for further corrosion or stress cracking in the metal. Additionally, the persistent presence of a damaged windscreen across three tests indicates a lack of attention to minor cosmetic and weather maintenance.