2016 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · AV66 YTY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a sudden decline in proactive maintenance. While the car passed its MOT on 6 May 2026 at 22,918 miles, it had failed just one day prior due to multiple critical defects. The transition from a clean record in 2025 to a wholesale failure involving four tyres and braking components suggests the owner is only addressing issues upon a test failure rather than performing routine preventative care. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,300 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between December 2022 at 7,143 miles and June 2024 at 12,723 miles, where the car covered only 5,580 miles in over sixteen months. While this low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to secondary issues such as rubber-based components drying out, brake components seizing, and tyre compounds that degrade from lack of use rather than distance. A buyer must physically inspect the set of tyres, as the May 2026 failure noted four tyres with cuts reaching the cords, which indicates either impact damage or poor quality selection. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin during that same period, necessitating a check of the front discs for uneven wear or pitting caused by long periods of inactivity. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for surface corrosion on the brake calipers and cracking in the suspension bushings, as these are common failure points for vehicles that sit for extended durations.