2009 Fiat Panda 1.1L Petrol · HW59 FWS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 60,282 miles passed, it carried forward multiple advisories regarding worn lower suspension arm bushes and a rear shock absorber bush. This follows a period of significant failures in 2023 and 2024, indicating that the owner tends to address faults only they reach a point of failure rather than following a preventative service schedule. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 60,282 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage intervals, with only 6,113 miles covered between September 2023 and September 2025. However, this low mileage often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber components and seals, which is evidenced by the recurring issues with worn bushes and Macpherson strut pins that perish due to time and exposure rather than distance-driven wear. A buyer must physically inspect the rear subframe and coil springs closely, as the 2023 test flagged corrosion on the subframe and corroded rear coil springs. Although the subframe was not considered seriously weakened at that time, rust on vehicles of this age can progress rapidly. The history also shows a recurring issue with binding brakes, with faults noted in both 2023 and 2024; the buyer should verify that the front brake calipers are not sticking and that the brake pads have sufficient life remaining. The suspension system shows clear signs of ongoing wear, with lower arm bushes and strut pins being flagged across the last three testing cycles. Given the 2024 failure for an inoperative engine MIL light and the emissions issues in the previous year, the management system and exhaust integrity should be checked to ensure no deep-seated electronic faults remain present and that the major silencer leak noted in 2023 has been fully rectified. Basic consumables like tyres have historically been neglected until reaching the legal limit, so a thorough tread depth and sidewall check is essential.