2012 Fiat Panda 0.9L Petrol · SA12 BFX

The vehicle's current roadworthiness is rated as non-roadworthy , primarily due to a critical failure in the rear suspension assembly. The most recent MOT entry from December 2025, recorded on 76,614 miles, passed with only minor cosmetic defects such as oil misting and a corroded coil spring, indicating that the vehicle has not been subjected to a rigorous suspension overhaul since that date. However, the 2024 test on 70,978 miles revealed a serious structural failure: the front and rear suspension arms were corroded and weakened significantly, a condition that was not present on the 2023 and 2022 tests. This indicates a clear, worsening trend in suspension maintenance, with the vehicle failing to address the structural integrity issues that have accumulated over the last three years. The mileage pattern suggests that the owner has maintained a high speed of approximately 5,472 miles per year, which is consistent with a low-mileage vehicle but carries a risk of rapid wear on critical components. The gap between the 2023 and 2022 tests is notable, as the 2022 entry on 63,520 miles failed completely, whereas the 2023 entry passed, suggesting that the vehicle was likely driven to a fault or maintenance schedule that was skipped in the most recent period. The rapid accumulation of miles over a 3-year span without corresponding structural repairs highlights a failure to manage consumables and wear points effectively, putting the drivetrain and suspension in a state of imminent risk. Given the severe suspension damage and the lack of recent suspension overhaul, the vehicle is not roadworthy. The buyer must inspect the front and rear suspension bushings, coil springs, and brake discs for corrosion and binding, as well as the rear brake hose ferrule and the front seat belt webbing. Structural rust on the exhaust down pipe and the insecure exhaust shield also require immediate attention. A buyer should not proceed with purchase without a full professional suspension inspection and potential repair or replacement of the chassis components.