2004 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · YR04 AMK

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy; the March 2026 MOT at 114,946 mi recorded a Pass with no defects. Earlier failures – a near‑side front position lamp, rear coil‑spring fracture, and brake‑pipe support missing in November 2022, and a parking‑brake inefficiency in November 2014 – have all been rectified in subsequent passes, indicating a stable maintenance pattern rather than a deteriorating one. Mileage averages roughly 5,200 mi per year over 22 years, well below the typical annual run‑rate for a small city car. The log shows a steady climb from 89,694 mi in late 2014 to 114,946 mi in early 2026, with no abrupt spikes that would suggest periods of intensive use. The incremental nature of the mileage entries points to consistent, moderate usage and suggests that major wear items have not been subjected to excessive stress. A prospective buyer should verify that the near‑side front MacPherson strut mounting remains free of corrosion and that the off‑side rear coil spring is intact, as these components have previously triggered a failure. Inspection of the brake‑pipe clips and rear brake pipe supports is advisable to confirm that the earlier missing supports have been properly reinstated. The parking‑brake mechanism should be tested for adequate effort, given the 2014 deficiency, and the anti‑roll bar linkage on the off‑side front should be checked for any play that may have progressed since the 2013 note. Finally, confirm that all lighting functions operate correctly and that tyre tread depth exceeds the legal limit, as these were the only items flagged in the recent history.