2014 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · LF14 UPS

The 2014 Fiat Panda presents a stable and currently strong roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 26 March 2026 at 73,487 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet marks a significant improvement over the preceding years, indicating that the maintenance trend is firmly resolving and the vehicle is currently in sound mechanical order. The mileage accumulation is entirely typical for a twelve-year-old car. Between the March 2022 test at 32,248 miles and the March 2026 test at 73,487 miles, the car covered approximately 41,239 miles over four years, averaging roughly 10,310 miles annually in that period. This is a higher-than-average annual rate compared to the car's lifetime average of 6,124 miles per year, suggesting recent heavier use or a return to regular daily driving after a quieter earlier life. The MOT record itself is complete and consistent, with no gaps in annual testing. Despite the clean 2026 result, the history between 2022 and 2023 reveals recurring issues that warrant a careful physical inspection. Both front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in both the March 2022 and March 2023 tests, and a nearside rear coil spring was noted as corroded in both of those years. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the front brake discs and calipers for scoring depth and uneven wear, and examine all coil springs for section loss or cracking, particularly the nearside rear. The offside front road wheel was flagged as slightly distorted in 2023, so a dynamic balance check and a close look for kerb damage or rim cracks are advisable. While these defects were advisory and the car has since passed clean, underlying corrosion or component fatigue in the suspension and braking systems could resurface if the car has been standing idle or subjected to harsh conditions since March 2026.