KIA PICANTO2006 · 1.1L Petrol

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of passes. The most recent test on 17 January 2025 at 88,557 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the car failed its tests on 16 January 2025 and 23 January 2024, the immediate rectification of those issues and the lack of listed defects suggest these were likely administrative errors or minor faults resolved instantly. The mileage is notably low for a twenty year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,428 miles per year. A significant jump in usage occurred between December 2022 and January 2024, where the odometer rose from 71,777 to 77,464 miles. More recently, the vehicle covered 11,093 miles between January 2024 and January 2025. This indicates a shift from light use to more regular driving in the last two years. The absence of advisories across multiple years is unusual for a vehicle of this age and suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance. However, the low overall mileage and the age of the chassis make structural corrosion a primary concern. A buyer should specifically inspect the sills, floor pan, and suspension mounting points for rust, as these areas often deteriorate regardless of mileage. Rubber components such as tyre sidewalls, suspension bushes, and coolant hoses should be checked for perishing or cracking. Vehicles that spend long periods standing can suffer from seized brake calipers or degraded fluids. Given the clean MOT history, a physical inspection should focus on these age-related wear items rather than recurring mechanical failures.