2013 Fiat Panda 0.9L Petrol · PE13 DVP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening progression of corrosion-related braking issues. While it passed the most recent test in December 2025 at 120,091 miles, the tester identified a corroded rear brake pipe covered in grease, which represents a significant escalation from the slight corrosion noted in 2023 and 2024. The presence of corrosion on the rear sub-frame during this test, though not yet structurally compromised, indicates that oxidation is beginning to accelerate. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old urban city car, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 100,476 miles and December 2025 at 120,091 miles, the car covered nearly 20,000 miles, showing steady annual use. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle has been regularly exposed to the elements, which likely correlates with the gradual degradation of rubber brake hoses and metal components seen across the inspection history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame and brake lines to determine the extent of the rust beyond what was flagged in the last test. The recurring mention of rear brake hose corrosion from 2023 through 2025 suggests that previous owners have been monitoring the decay rather than performing proactive preventative replacements. Additionally, the exhaust system and suspension bushes, which were involved in a 2023 failure, should be checked to ensure no new wear or securing issues have developed since those repairs were made.