2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · CE21 LWR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in February 2026. While the maintenance trend shows an improving state after a recent failure, the record indicates a significant lapse just three days prior to the successful test. The February 2026 failure at 26,430 miles revealed multiple critical issues involving the front suspension and tyres that had to be addressed immediately to achieve a passing grade. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,286 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, moving from 18,285 miles in early 2024 to 22,090 miles by early 2025. This low mileage suggests the car has seen primarily urban use, which often reduces overall wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it can occasionally lead to flat-spotting on tyres or premature degradation of rubber components due to lack of movement. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front-end geometry. The February 2026 failure flagged both the nearside and offside front suspension arm pins and bushes as excessively worn. While these were likely replaced to pass the test, an inspector should check for any remaining play in the steering components and ensure the work was completed professionally. The nearside front tyre was also below the legal limit of 1.6mm, indicating the previous owner neglected basic consumable maintenance until the MOT forced the action.