2009 Fiat Panda 1.4L Petrol · OY09 XKZ

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 4 December 2025 at 83,081 miles with zero defects recorded. The absence of advisories or mechanical failures across the recent history indicates the Panda has remained fundamentally sound. A minor anomaly appears in the record on 3 December 2024, where a test at 81,448 miles registered a failure with no defects listed, likely indicating an aborted test or procedural issue rather than a mechanical fault, as the very next day it passed cleanly at the exact same mileage. The mileage accumulation aligns with exceptionally light use for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 4,887 miles annually. Between 15 December 2022 and 19 December 2023, the car covered 8,296 miles, and from 19 December 2023 to 3 December 2024, it added 3,889 miles. The most recent year shows a further drop to just 1,633 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. Such low annual distances often mean prolonged stationary periods, which can cause its own set of issues like perished rubber, seized brakes, or flat-spotted tyres, despite the lack of MOT advisories. While the MOT record flags no recurring structural or mechanical faults, the low-mileage profile demands a thorough physical inspection. Buyers should closely examine the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking and check the brake discs for surface corrosion, as short trips and standing time commonly cause pitting and binding calipers even when tread depth remains legal. Suspension bushes and exhaust mounts also warrant attention, as rubber components degrade with age and lack of use rather than mileage. A brief test drive will reveal whether the engine reaches optimal operating temperature efficiently and whether the clutch and gearbox operate smoothly, confirming the vehicle has not suffered from the moisture buildup typical of a car used exclusively for short journeys.