Pathetic

The pathetic fallacy is a mistaken belief due to attributing peculiarly human qualities to inanimate objects (but not to animals). The fallacy is caused by anthropomorphism.

Example:

Aargh, it won't start again. This old car always breaks down on days when I have a job interview. It must be afraid that if I get a new job, then I'll be able to afford a replacement, so it doesn't want me to get to my interview on time.