2006 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · V333 ABY

The vehicle is currently in a marginal state of roadworthiness with a worsening maintenance trend. While it passed its most recent test on 25 November 2025 at 35,524 miles, the tester flagged several unresolved issues including thin rear brake pads, a binding offside rear service brake, and play in the offside front top suspension bush. The fact that the car failed on the same day due to worn wiper blades and an excessively worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than a preventative one. The mileage is exceptionally low for a twenty year old vehicle, averaging roughly 1,776 miles per year. The record shows very little usage over the last decade, moving from 14,112 miles in November 2014 to 35,524 miles in November 2025. Such low mileage often indicates a vehicle that has spent long periods stationary, which frequently leads to the seizure of braking components and the perishing of rubber seals and tyres. A prospective buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system. The MOT record reveals a chronic, recurring issue with binding rear brakes dating back to December 2018 and appearing consistently through 2019, 2020, 2024, and 2025. This persistent binding suggests a failure to address the root cause, such as seized calipers or collapsed hoses. The suspension also requires scrutiny, as play in the front top suspension bushes has been flagged intermittently since 2014, and the 2021 test noted a corroded offside rear coil spring. Finally, the tyre wear patterns indicate potential alignment or suspension geometry issues. The vehicle failed in December 2023 due to a bald offside front tyre and has a history of inner-edge wear recorded in 2018 and 2019. Given the low mileage and the recurring nature of the brake and suspension advisories, the car likely suffers from deterioration caused by inactivity rather than mechanical wear from use.