2014 KIA PICANTO1.0L Petrol

The vehicle shows signs of a declining maintenance trend as it approaches its current mileage. While the car passed its 2024 test with no defects, the most recent test on 30 July 2025 at 60,889 miles recorded several advisories that suggest wear is beginning to accumulate. The tester flagged worn suspension arm bushes on both the nearside and offside front, alongside pitted or scored rear brake discs. These findings indicate that components are reaching the end of their service life, shifting the vehicle from a period of clean records into a phase of required maintenance. The mileage profile indicates light usage for a 2014 model, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The record shows a consistent, steady increase in distance travelled, moving from 25,707 miles in October 2017 to the current 60,889 miles. This gradual accumulation suggests the vehicle has not been subject to heavy long-distance motorway use or excessive short-trip idling, which often correlates with better mechanical preservation. However, the low annual mileage may explain the appearance of perishing rubber components, such as the tyre cracking noted in both 2020 and 2025. A prospective buyer should focus on the suspension and braking systems during a physical inspection. The 2025 advisories regarding front suspension arm bushes and rear brake disc surface condition suggest that these items will likely require replacement in the near future. The presence of perishing tyres in 2020 and again in 2025 indicates that the rubber is aging due to time rather than just tread wear, so the age of all four tyres should be verified. The history also shows a minor failure in October 2020 due to incorrect headlamp aim, though this was resolved immediately. Given the recent appearance of multiple advisories across different systems, the vehicle is transitioning from a low-maintenance period into one requiring more frequent attention to consumables. Checking for any signs of fluid leaks or excessive play in the steering linkage would be a prudent step to complement the MOT data.