KIA PICANTO2020 · 1.0L Petrol

The 2020 Kia Picanto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 1 October 2025 at 23,133 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows two prior clean passes in 2024 and 2023. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, advisories, or recurring mechanical issues across its documented history. Annual mileage sits well below typical averages for a six-year-old car. From the 11 October 2023 test at 14,169 miles, the odometer rose to 20,202 miles by 19 September 2024, then to 23,133 miles by October 2025, giving roughly 3,856 miles per year. The DVSA record is sparse but clean, with only a duplicate 11 October 2023 entry showing both a fail and pass at identical mileage and no defects logged, suggesting an administrative re-test rather than a genuine fault. Low use of this pattern often means long stationary periods, which can age tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes through lack of movement. A buyer should still inspect the car in person for corrosion on structural members and underbody components, as standing vehicles accrue moisture damage even without MOT flags. Check the brake discs for surface rust and the calipers for free movement after storage. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing from inactivity rather than wear. Given the absent advisories and fault-free record, the previous owner appears to have kept basic upkeep current. Verify service history matches the low mileage, and confirm tyre sidewalls show no cracking from age. No serious structural or mechanical risks are evidenced by the MOT data itself.