2013 Fiat Panda 1.2L Diesel · YY62 KDN

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of suspension and brake wear. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 128,275 miles passed, it noted slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage and an inoperative nearside rear plate lamp. This follows a pattern of recurring suspension issues that have appeared over the last three years, suggesting that the current owner is addressing components only as they reach the MOT advisory threshold rather than performing preventative replacements. The mileage profile is consistent with a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between January 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 22,568 miles, representing a steady usage pattern of roughly 7,500 miles annually. This consistent mileage explains the gradual degradation of rubber components and metal hardware, as there is no evidence of long periods of inactivity that would lead to accelerated seal-related failures or perished seals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front lower suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages, as these have been flagged for wear in the 2024 and 2025 tests. The tester also noted a noisy offside front wheel bearing in 2024, which requires checking for play or vibration during a test. Furthermore, the recurring corrosion on the offside rear and offside front brake pipes, noted in 2023 and 2024, indicates a vulnerability to rust. The buyer should verify that these lines have been treated or replaced to prevent thinning to the point of structural failure in the near future.