2014 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · PO63 EXT

The 2014 Fiat Panda holds a valid MOT pass dated 21 January 2026 at 78,796 miles, but the maintenance trend is neither stable nor improving. The most recent test began as a failure on the same day, with both rear stop lamps inoperative, before a pass was issued following repair. That same test flagged a corroded oil sump, an engine oil leak, a minor exhaust leak at the rear silencer, a misting offside rear shock absorber, and corroded rear coil springs. These are not fresh defects. Corroded rear coil springs have appeared as an advisory at every test since at least January 2024, meaning this structural corrosion has persisted unchecked for over two years. A corroded sump and active oil leak compound the concern, pointing to long-term underbody neglect rather than a single recent fault. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. The car recorded 65,369 miles on 3 January 2024, 72,446 miles on 17 January 2025, and 78,796 miles on 21 January 2026. That is an accumulation of roughly 7,000 miles per year, which is typical for a small urban runabout of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record. The MOT history itself is reasonably well documented with annual tests, and the mileage steps between tests are logical. No evidence suggests the car has been sitting unused for extended periods. A buyer should treat the rear suspension and underbody as the primary inspection priorities. The repeated advisory for corroded rear coil springs, now spanning multiple test cycles, raises a legitimate structural integrity concern. Corroded springs can fracture without warning, particularly under load or over sharp bumps. The misting offside rear shock absorber and the corroded oil sump with an active leak suggest the underside has been exposed to moisture and road salt without adequate protection or timely repair. A thorough physical inspection of the sump, rear spring mounts, and shock absorber bodies is essential before purchase. The front tyres have also worn close to the legal limit at successive tests, indicating the owner has been running them to the minimum rather than replacing them proactively. That pattern, combined with the unresolved underbody corrosion, implies basic preventive maintenance has been deferred.