2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · AP21 KNC

The 2021 Kia Picanto presents an exemplary MOT record, with a stable and consistently clean maintenance trend. The most recent test, conducted on 8 June 2026 at just 2,151 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. This is the third consecutive first-time pass with no faults, following identical clean results on 5 June 2025 at 1,987 miles and 5 June 2024 at 1,607 miles. The vehicle has never presented a single defect across its entire tested life. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a five-year-old car. Annual accumulation averages roughly 430 miles per year, with increments of approximately 164 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests and 164 miles again between 2025 and 2026. This suggests either very light urban use or extended periods of inactivity. The MOT record itself is sparse by necessity, containing only three entries spaced at annual intervals. There are no gaps in testing continuity, and the mileage progression is steady and plausible, showing no signs of clocking or irregularity. Despite the clean MOT history, the extremely low mileage warrants specific in-person checks. Prolonged standing can cause flat-spotting on tyres, moisture ingress in brake fluid, and deterioration of rubber components such as suspension bushes, brake hoses, and door seals. A buyer should inspect the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as the rubber may have perished from disuse rather than wear. Brake discs should be examined for surface corrosion, which can develop rapidly on a vehicle driven only a few hundred miles annually. The exhaust system and underbody should be checked for moisture-related corrosion, particularly around the silencer box and pipe joints. The MOT record confirms this Picanto has no history of mechanical or structural faults. A buyer should still verify the condition of consumables and rubber components in person, as low-mileage vehicles carry their own distinct risk profile. The cleanest MOT history cannot substitute for a physical inspection of a car that has spent much of its life stationary.