2014 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · VO64 TXY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 9 January 2026 at 31,271 miles shows a pass following a failure for an offside stop lamp and a perished nearside rear tyre. While the immediate failures were rectified, the recurring nature of the tyre defect across the last three years suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they reach an MOT failure threshold. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. Data shows consistent usage intervals of roughly 2,500 miles between the January 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often explains the accelerated degradation of rubber components. The repeated perishing of the nearside rear tyre is a direct consequence of the vehicle sitting for long periods, leading to dry rot despite sufficient tread depth. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front braking system. The January 2025 failure at 28,718 miles flagged a binding offside front caliper, thin pads, and fluctuating brake discs. These symptoms often indicate that caliper pistons are seizing due to inactivity or rust buildup from low use. The buyer should verify that the brakes are now operating freely and check the discs for significant surface pitting or scoring caused by long stationary periods. Given the vehicle's age and low usage, structural integrity should also be verified for surface corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points where moisture accumulates when a car remains stationary. The suspension bushes and tyres should be inspected for cracking, as the low-mileage environment does not prevent rubber oxidation. The vehicle appears mechanically sound for the short term, but the history highlights a tendency toward neglecting maintenance until legally required by the tester.