2018 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · EU68 HRC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on April 29, 2026, at 32,730 miles. While the most recent result is clean, the maintenance trend shows a sharp decline leading to a failure just one day prior at 32,722 miles. That failure revealed multiple critical defects ranging from minor electrical issues to serious mechanical concerns, suggesting that the previous owner neglected pre-MOT inspections and only addressed repairs when strictly necessary to pass the annual test. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,100 miles per year. There is a distinct three-year gap between the 2023 test at 28,836 miles and the 2026 test at 32,730 miles, during which the car covered fewer than four thousand miles annually annum. Such low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components through age, which is evidenced by the perishing and cracking tyres noted in the April 2026 failure. A buyer must focus on the engine health due to the excessive oil leak flagged in the April 2026 test. This leak was severe enough to prevent the tester from completing the emissions test, indicating a potential gasket failure or seal degradation that requires a physical inspection of the engine block and sump to ensure the leak has been properly rectified rather than merely masked. Additionally, the history of damaged sidewalls and cords suggests the current tyres should be thoroughly checked for dry rot or structural damage despite the low overall mileage.