Used Fiat Panda cars for sale

Fiat's reputation in reliability surveys leaves a little to be desired. In our experience, however, most of the problems reported with the brand's cars relate to the larger, more expensive, more complicated models.

The Panda, on the other hand, is a very simple car, especially if you pick a 1.2-litre model that lacks a hybrid system or turbocharger setup. This engine has seen reliable service in Fiat cars for more than two decades and won't shock you with parts or servicing costs, either.

You can specify an extended warranty when you buy your Panda for extra peace of mind. This will cover you in the event of an unexpected mechanical or electrical failure.

There's just one version of the Fiat Panda – a compact, five-door hatchback body with either four or five seats. You'll also find the charming but slightly less practical Fiat 500 based on the same platform, or you can step up to the Fiat 500X SUV if you need even more interior space.

The Panda measures in at around 3.7 metres long. That means it's one of the smallest cars you can buy in the UK but it's still a little larger than the Hyundai i10, Toyota Aygo and Volkswagen Up.

Parking will be easy in the city thanks to the tiny dimensions and flat rear windscreen, but it's a shame that rear parking sensors are optional across the whole range.

Considering no Fiat Panda is ever going to win a traffic light drag race, we'd just choose the engine that's the most affordable and easily available to you. The 1.2-litre, non-turbo petrol is easy to use and the most affordable option, while the 1.0-litre hybrid and 0.9-litre TwinAir turbo offer more efficiency and more power respectively in exchange for a slightly higher purchase price.

Yes. Four-wheel drive is fitted to Pandas in 4x4 and Cross trim – but not the similar-looking City Cross models. This system is designed for light-duty off-road driving so don't expect to go rock crawling in your Panda.

Most buyers will be better off going for the faster and more-efficient front-wheel-drive setup. You can even use these models all-year round with confidence if you fit winter tyres over the colder months.

The rear seats in a Panda do fold forward allowing you to carry much larger items. They don't go totally flat, however, so you might have to lift whatever you're hauling over a slight lip to get it into position in the Panda's boot.

Certain Pandas in entry-level Pop trim didn't include air conditioning as standard. Fiat occasionally added it to the lineup and then removed it again throughout the Panda's lifecycle. All cars in Lounge trim and above do include air con, however, with top-spec models even gaining the option of automatic climate control.