2006 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · RF06 LKX

The most recent MOT, dated 5 June 2023, was a clean PASS at 69,500 mi. All earlier tests (2022‑2020) also recorded PASS results, with the only exception being a FAILED entry on 7 June 2022 – but that record shows no defects, suggesting the failure was likely administrative rather than a genuine fault. Across the five‑year span the mileage has risen by roughly 7,400 mi, an average of about 1,500 mi per year. For a 20‑year‑old car this is very low – roughly 3,500 mi per year overall – which usually points to light use or long periods of storage. Low mileage can mean less wear on consumables such as brakes, tyres, suspension bushings and drivetrain components, but it can also hide potential deterioration from age‑related corrosion or rubber hardening if the car has spent a lot of time idle. The MOT pattern is essentially stable: no recorded defects in any year, and the recent PASS confirms the vehicle met the required safety standards. There is no evidence of a worsening trend; if anything the record suggests the car has been maintained well enough to satisfy the test each year. Nevertheless, mileage alone does not tell the whole story. Age‑related wear can still be present, especially in rubber parts (mounts, seals, hoses) and in the under‑carriage where rust can develop unnoticed. The lack of recorded defects does not guarantee that all wear items are still within safe limits.