2017 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · GU67 EKD

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a persistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 21,439 miles passed, the tester flagged an offside rear tyre worn to the limit and rear brakes that only marginally met requirements. This follows a trend seen in previous years where the car failed tests due to rectifyable items, suggesting the owner only addresses faults once an MOT failure is issued. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,382 miles per year. Between September 2023 at 14,685 miles and September 2024 at 17,813 miles, the car covered only 3,128 miles. This low usage suggests the vehicle may sit stationary for long periods, which often leads to the specific degradation of rubber components, flat-spotting, and seizing of mechanical parts, which aligns with the recurring issues with wipers and braking components noted in the record. A buyer must inspect the braking system thoroughly, as the history shows fluctuating front service brakes in 2023 and imbalanced or grabbing brakes in 2024 and 2025. These symptoms indicate potentially sticking calipers or corroded brake lines caused by low-use cycles. The recurring failure of windscreen wipers and nearside wiper blades across multiple tests confirms that basic consumable maintenance is neglected. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for dry cracking in the tyres and suspension bushes, as these materials age even when the vehicle is not driven frequently.