2013 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · AF13 XSW

The 2013 Kia Picanto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 March 2026 at 89,018 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 17 March 2025 at 75,758 miles confirms the vehicle has cleared its last two examinations without advisories or faults. Recorded mileage sits at 89,018 against a 13-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,848 miles per year and falling within typical use for the age. The odometer moved from 45,672 miles in February 2023 to 59,800 in February 2024, then jumped to 75,758 by March 2025 and 89,018 by March 2026, showing a mild acceleration in annual coverage yet no abnormal gaps. The DVSA history is sparse and clean across all five entries, with the only blemish being a fail logged on 14 March 2025 at 75,758 miles that the tester reversed three days later with no defects cited, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a worn component. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the car's age and the absence of any recorded advisories that might otherwise track wear. The lack of corrosion or structural integrity flags in the MOT data implies previous owners kept the underside presentable, but Kia Picantos of this generation are prone to rear axle and sill rust where road salt gathers. Verify the 14 March 2025 failure reason at the selling garage, since the record shows no defects and the immediate pass implies a documentation error rather than rectification work. Otherwise the timeline reflects consistent basic upkeep with no recurring mechanical faults demanding urgent attention.