2009 Fiat Panda 1.1L Petrol · FV59 WLU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test on 3 June 2025 at 80,380 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2021 and 2023, suggesting that the vehicle has been maintained to a functional standard without recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation. The mileage pattern is characteristically low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between September 2021 at 57,005 miles and October 2022 at 64,630 miles, where the car covered over 7,000 miles in thirteen months. Since then, usage has slowed slightly, with 4,200 miles covered between 2023 and 2025. Low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and seals due to age rather than mechanical wear on the drivetrain or engine. The single failure on 20 October 2022 at 64,592 miles occurred just four days before a successful test, suggesting a minor reactive repair that was rectified immediately. Given the vehicle's age and low usage, a buyer should physically inspect for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as older Fiat models are prone to rust. The inspector should also check the condition of the suspension bushes and tyre cracking, as these often perish over time regardless of low mileage. Checking the brake discs for surface pitting or seized calipers is advisable, as low-mileage cars left sitting for long periods frequently suffer from oxidation on the braking system.