2020 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · EU70 USF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent mechanical regression following a clean period. The most recent test in September 2025 at 8,391 miles resulted in a failure due to a fractured offside front coil spring and defective wiper blades. While the vehicle passed just six days later at 8,404 miles after these repairs were made, the failure of a structural component like a coil spring suggests attention is required beyond simple consumable wear. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,400 miles per year. Between September 2023 (6,329 miles) and September 2024 (7,260 miles), the car covered fewer than 900 miles, which explains the lack of recorded defects during that interval. Such low usage often suggests the vehicle sits stationary for long periods, which can lead to secondary issues such as rubber degradation, seized brake calipers, or corrosion on the underbody despite the low odometerometer reading. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension assembly to ensure that the replacement coil spring has been seated correctly and that no other components show signs of fatigue. Given the low mileage, the inspector should check the brake discs for surface pitting or rust, which frequently occurs on cars used infrequently. The wiper blades were clearly replaced following the September 2025 failure, indicating a previous lack of proactive attention to basic maintenance items until the MOT tester forced the action.