2007 Fiat Panda 1.4L Petrol · WR56 RBZ

Most recent MOT (12 Aug 2025 – FAILED, 159,320 mi) The test flagged a large number of safety‑critical defects: front and rear brake discs are worn and scored, front brake pads are under 1.5 mm, several tyres have bulges or exposed cords, and the off‑side front shock absorber is leaking fluid. Corroded rear coil springs, wheel‑bearing roughness, distorted wheels and a serious exhaust leak (catalytic converter crack) were also recorded, together with service‑brake lag and fluctuating operation. These items must be rectified before the car can be legally driven. Recurring pattern Across the four‑year MOT record the same groups of components keep re‑appearing: - Brake discs (front and rear) consistently marked as worn/pitted. - Tyre condition deteriorating – from near‑limit tread in 2024 to bulges and exposed cords in 2025. - Suspension and spring corrosion, plus growing wear on lower‑arm pins/bushes. - Exhaust system leaks and emissions failures. The concentration of faults in the braking, tyre and suspension systems indicates progressive wear rather than isolated, one‑off issues. Trend The vehicle moved from a passed test in September 2024 (with only minor wear notes) to a failed test in August 2025 where many of those minor items have escalated into serious safety defects. The trend is clearly worsening; the number and severity of defects have increased markedly within a year.