Well here we are with nearly 12 months and 20,000 miles in my "care" and it's just had the MOT which it passed........just.
To sum up the first 12 months? Cracking. It survived everything I've thrown at it, proved reliable, comfortable and generally a pleasure to own. In the 12 months I've had to replace the original batter, 2 bulbs and the clutch which along with a service totals £390 and it's averaged 49mpg over that period. Not bad.
The MOT threw up no surprises with me needing to replace the rear pads, sort out the handbrake and throw some new boots on it in the next month or so.
Here's hoping for another 12 months of low cost and comfy motoring.

Nick