Hello new to pandas and upon putting some large items in the boot today i noticed the left rear seat poped forward. There was tape on the bar/hook device as if the problem has been there a while but i never noticed.. Mainly wondering if it is a common fault and an easy fix ? Not to worried about it as its just got its 12 months ticket so no issue for the time being.

Try giving the seat a good slam when putting them back upright. I find the Panda's rear seats take a lot more force for them to "catch" than the ones in the Fiesta I used to drive.

Mine always need a good slam. Otherwise they do not catch and then rattle. Tape was probably to prevent the rattle, previous owner never diagnosed the proper cause.

Ok thanks i suppose i didnt slam them rather hard as having hands full of stuff with the boot already full haha thanks anyway btw is there anything else like these small issues for me to look out for on the 100hp?