KIA PICANTO2007 · 1.1L PETROL

The 2007 Kia Picanto passed its most recent MOT on 26 November 2025 at 108,291 miles, but only after a same-day failure for both front position lamps being inoperative. The maintenance trend is worsening. Recurring CV boot deterioration and worn rear suspension arm bushes now sit alongside pitted front brake discs, signalling deferred upkeep that the prior two clean or lightly advisory tests did not show. Recorded mileage stands at 108,291 against a 19-year lifespan, an average of roughly 5,700 miles per year. The car covered just 2,642 miles between the November 2023 test at 102,649 and November 2024 at 105,568, then 2,723 miles to the November 2025 test. This low, steady accumulation implies light use or periods off the road, yet the late-stage emergence of worn suspension bushes and brake disc pitting suggests standing time has not spared the running gear from degradation. A buyer should physically inspect the front CV boots, as the nearside inner joint boot was severely deteriorated at both the 2023 failure and 2025 retest, indicating the owner replaced only the failed offside item in between. The front brake discs require measurement for scoring depth and runout. Rear suspension arm pins and bushes showed wear on both sides in 2025 without excessive movement; a ramp inspection should confirm they have not progressed. Verify both front position lamp circuits are sound, and check the offside front seat belt noted as slightly damaged in 2023 remains serviceable.