2009 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · LB09 VTZ

This 2009 Fiat Panda presents an unusually clean roadworthiness record, with five consecutive MOT tests between July 2022 and July 2025 producing no recorded defects or advisories whatsoever. The only blemish is a failed test on 22 July 2025 immediately followed by a pass on the same day, with no defects recorded against either entry, which typically indicates a minor administrative or presentation issue resolved on the spot rather than any substantive mechanical fault. The latest confirmed pass on 22 July 2025 continues an unbroken trend of clean certificates, and there is no evidence of recurring corrosion, suspension wear, brake defects, or emissions problems anywhere in the available history. At 77,870 recorded miles over roughly 17 years, the car has averaged only around 4,580 miles per year, which is low for its age. The annual tests have fallen consistently each July without gaps, suggesting continuous use rather than extended periods off the road, though the modest yearly accumulation still points to predominantly short or infrequent journeys. Mechanically, this pattern generally means less wear on drivetrain and suspension components than an equivalent high-mileage example, but on a small petrol city car of this age it can also coincide with condensation in the exhaust system, surface corrosion on brake discs between uses, and ageing of rubber items such as suspension bushes, gaiters, and hoses that deteriorate with time rather than distance. Because the MOT record flags no specific components, the buyer's inspection should concentrate on the age-related items that a clean certificate does not guarantee. On the test drive, listen for knocks or rattles from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which on the Panda commonly trace to worn anti-roll bar drop links or tired front strut top mounts, and check for any pull under braking or pedal judder that would suggest disc corrosion or a sticking caliper from light use. Feel for vagueness or play in the steering and confirm the clutch bites cleanly without slip, as low-mileage examples can still suffer stiff or worn clutch components from stop-start town driving. Given the absence of any recorded structural or corrosion concerns, particular attention should still be paid to the underside on a ramp inspection, since subframe and sill corrosion on a 17-year-old Fiat can develop between tests without yet reaching MOT failure threshold. Verify that the service history supports the low mileage with regular oil changes, and check the condition of the timing belt and its documented replacement date, as age rather than mileage governs that interval on this engine. Overall, the documented history supports a favourable assessment, and the car warrants serious consideration provided a physical inspection confirms the clean paper trail.