2009 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · VN09 VRO

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear worsening trend regarding underbody corrosion. While it passed the latest test in November 2025 at 16,671 miles, the tester identified a heavily deteriorated and corroded rear exhaust silencer alongside a missing clamp. This represents a progression from the November 2024 test, where only the missing clamp was noted, indicating that the exhaust system is now nearing structural failure despite the vehicle's low usage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old Fiat, averaging approximately 1,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low annual accumulation, moving from 11,901 miles in 2021 to 16,671 miles in late 2025. This low mileage often suggests that mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain is minimal, but it frequently correlates with accelerated degradation of rubber components and surface rust due to the vehicle sitting stationary for long periods, which explains the recurring issues seen in the MOT record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system, as coil springs have been flagged for corrosion in every annual test since 2021. The transition from single rear spring corrosion to both front and rear springs by 2025 suggests that the structural integrity of the spring assembly is failing. Additionally, the oil leak noted in 2024 needs to be monitored to ensure it has not worsened into a significant seal failure, as low-mileage engines can suffer from dried seals when heat cycles are infrequent.