2017 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · AF67 AHL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to emerging mechanical wear. While the car passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 89,701 miles, the tester identified new advisories regarding play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and corrosion on the offside rear coil spring. These entries indicate that the vehicle is entering a phase where suspension components require proactive attention, following several years of defect-free operation. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record shows a period of stability between 2021 and 2023, where the car covered roughly 16,000 miles without any recorded faults. However, the jump of 15,225 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests coincided with a significant increase in noted wear issues, including thin brake pads, worn discs, uneven tyres, and an oil leak from a corroded oil filter. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to assess if the play in the ball joint has progressed, as this is a critical steering component. The corrosion on the offside rear coil spring should be examined for structural thinning to ensure the metal is not compromised to the point of failure. Given the 2024 report of a leaking oil filter, the engine bay should be checked for any current signs of active seepage to ensure the previous leak was fully rectified and not merely cleaned.