2010 Fiat Panda 1.1L Petrol · MA10 YTP

The 2010 Fiat Panda presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 7 May 2026 at 84,127 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is a significant step forward from the 2023 test, where the tester flagged corrosion on both rear coil springs and the rear axle. The fact that no suspension or structural corrosion items reappeared in the 2024 or 2025 tests suggests those components were addressed rather than merely masked. The only other recorded fault was a blown offside stop lamp, noted during an April 2025 failure and rectified before the retest on the same day. Overall, the record indicates a vehicle that has moved from a period of neglect into consistent, competent upkeep. The mileage profile tells a clear story of light use. Across roughly sixteen years, the odometer has advanced just 84,127 miles, averaging approximately 5,258 miles per year. The annual intervals between tests confirm steady but modest accumulation: 2,292 miles between April 2024 and April 2025, and 3,191 miles between April 2025 and May 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged storage. This is a genuinely low-mileage vehicle, and the MOT record supports that claim without ambiguity. Despite the clean recent result, the 2023 corrosion findings warrant careful attention during any in-person inspection. Rear coil spring corrosion on a Panda of this age is a known vulnerability, particularly if the car has spent time standing or driven on salted roads. A buyer should physically examine both rear spring seats and the underside of the rear axle for any signs of pitting, flaking, or fresh underseal that might conceal deteriorating metal. The rear brake components, including discs, calipers, and flexible hoses, deserve equal scrutiny, as low-mileage vehicles can suffer from seized calipers and uneven disc wear caused by long periods of inactivity rather than use. The lighting fault from April 2025 was minor and resolved, but it is still worth confirming that all exterior lamps, indicators, and number plate lights function correctly on the day of inspection. Tyre condition should also be checked carefully. Low annual mileage often means tyres age out before they wear out, and perished sidewalls or uneven tread patterns can develop on a car that sits for extended periods. A brief road test will reveal whether the rear suspension feels settled or knocks over bumps, which would indicate whether the earlier corrosion repairs have held up under real-world use.