2009 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · GL09 LFM

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows the first sign of age-related material degradation. The most recent test in July 2025 at 26,997 miles passed but introduced advisories for corrosion on both nearside and offside rear coil springs. This follows a four-year period of clean passes between 2021 and 2024, indicating that the vehicle has maintained a stable condition until recently despite its advanced age. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,588 miles per year. Between the 2021 test at 25,310 miles and the 2025 test at 26,997 miles, the car covered only 1,687 miles. While this reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to the drying of rubber components and the accumulation of surface corrosion due to lack of heat and movement generated from regular operation. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the rear suspension to determine if the corrosion on the coil springs has progressed beyond surface rust. Since both sides were flagged simultaneously, the buyer should check for cracking or structural thinning of the metal. Given the low usage, the buyer should also inspect the brake system for seized calipers or pitted discs, as well as the tyre sidewalls for perished rubber or dry rot cracks, as these issues frequently occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods.