2017 KIA PICANTO1.0L Petrol

The vehicle's current roadworthiness status appears stable following a pass in the June 2026 test at 50,896 miles, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative upkeep. While the car passed its most recent inspection, the tester identified new mechanical issues regarding the offside front suspension arm bush and a separating lower arm rear bush. The record also noted a binding offside rear service brake. These findings suggest that while the vehicle is legal, components are reaching the end of their serviceable life. The mileage profile indicates low annual usage, averaging roughly 5,655 miles per year over its nine-year lifespan. The data shows consistent, incremental growth from 26,107 miles in June 2020 to the current 50,896 miles in June 2026. This low-mileage pattern often correlates with less mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but the MOT history reveals that the vehicle has frequently been driven on tyres nearing legal limits and with worn braking components. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the suspension system, specifically checking the integrity of the front and rear bushes to ensure the recent advisories have been addressed with parts rather than just a pass. The recurring issues with brake pads, discs, and binding calipers across multiple years, including the 2020 imbalance and the 2023 rear pad failures, suggest the braking system requires a thorough check for seized components or uneven wear. The history also shows a persistent, long-term issue with an offside front daytime running light, which remained a failure point from 2023 through 2025. While tyre tread and sidewall integrity have been frequent points of failure, such as the 2022 cracking and the 2023 tyre cuts, these are consumable items. The primary mechanical focus must remain on the suspension bushings and the braking system to ensure the vehicle's handling and stopping performance are not compromised by the documented wear.