2015 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · HV65 VMD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than preventative maintenance. While it passed the latest test on 18 June 2025 at 66,515 miles, it failed just one day prior due to multiple electrical and mechanical defects. The presence of a nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint with play suggests that components are beginning to reach the end of their service life, requiring attention to prevent further mechanical instability or uneven tyre wear. At 66,515 miles, this 11-year-old Panda has covered an average of approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded mileage between June 2023 (31,432 miles) and June 2024 (57,133 miles), where over 25,000 miles were clocked in a single year. This burst of activity likely contributed to the rapid deterioration of consumables seen in the 2024 test, where multiple tyres were found with exposed cords or tread depths below the legal limit simultaneously. A buyer should closely inspect the front suspension assembly, as the nearside ball joint is a known recurring issue that affects steering precision and safety. The braking system requires a thorough check; rear pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2024, and the buyer must verify if these were replaced or if the discs have been worn beyond specification. Given the history of failed bulbs and stop lamps in June 2025, a functional test of the lighting circuit is necessary to ensure no intermittent wiring faults or poor connections are present. Finally, the condition of all four tyres should be verified to ensure the previous replacements following the 2025 failure were executed with high-quality rubber.