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Fiat Panda (2004 - 2011) 1.2 (69bhp) MyLife 5d Owner Review

1.2 (69bhp) MyLife 5d
Fiat Panda 2004

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In their own words

The 1.2 69BHP engine was fine, fairly economical and reasonably refined. The standard spec was quite generous with alloys, remote locking, air conditioning, 12V outlet and electric windows. It would have been nice to have electric mirrors and split fold rear seats but these were not available. We specified a fifth seat belt as an optional extra (the standard was 4 seat belts and no rear headrests) which also meant we got two rear headrests. For its size the boot and seating legroom were good. We liked the high gear lever positioning. I would not go for the basic ACTIVE spec but otherwise a very good city car at a reasonable purchase price and low running costs.

How reliable do you find the car?

Has proved very reliable over the 8.5 years that we owned the car. A cracked engine thermostat was the only time it broke down.

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

The MyLife trim was quite generous with alloys, remote locking, air conditioning, 12V outlet and electric windows.
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Richard West recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased March 2011
  • Condition when bought New
  • Current Mileage 63,000 miles
  • Average MPG 42 mpg