2009 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · AJ59 VEM

The 2009 Kia Picanto presents a stable and clean roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 19 November 2025 at 36,105 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes since at least 2021. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work to meet minimum statutory standards. Recorded mileage shows light and irregular use for a 17-year-old car. The odometer read 9,006 miles at the 4 November 2021 test, then 9,168 miles on 25 November 2022, a rise of just 162 miles across thirteen months. Use accelerated sharply afterwards: 12,361 miles by 15 November 2023, 23,574 miles by 19 November 2024, and 36,105 miles by the 2025 test. That equates to roughly 13,500 miles added in the final year, against an average of around 2,124 miles per year since registration. The earlier low figures suggest long standing periods; the recent jump implies a change of owner or commuting pattern rather than gradual wear. A clean MOT sheet with zero advisories means no tester-flagged concerns on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across the recorded span. The absence of faults is a positive signal of basic care, though MOT passes alone do not confirm component condition between tests. A buyer should still inspect for perished rubber, binding calipers, and underbody rust given the vehicle's age and the prior idle years that can degrade seals and brake function. Given the 2025 test sits roughly seven months before today's date, the record remains current and the 36,105-mile figure is a reliable recent benchmark. Physical inspection should focus on tyre sidewall cracking from low-mileage storage and confirmation that the 2024 to 2025 mileage surge did not mask overdue consumable replacement.