2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · CF18 VBP

The 2018 Kia Picanto presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness record, with the most recent MOT conducted on 23 February 2026 at 36,718 miles resulting in a pass. The tester flagged a single advisory for the offside front tyre, worn close to the legal limit and exhibiting edge wear. This minor defect, recorded just over four months ago, suggests the tyre was borderline at the time of testing and will likely require replacement imminently. The overall maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures across the five-year history. The vehicle has covered 36,718 miles over approximately eight years, averaging roughly 4,590 miles annually. This is notably low for its age. The mileage progression is steady and consistent, with no sudden accumulation spikes. Between the February 2025 test at 29,138 miles and the February 2026 test at 36,718 miles, the car covered 7,580 miles in twelve months, which represents a modest increase from the 4,763 miles added between February 2024 and February 2025. The earlier years show similarly gradual accumulation, with 5,553 miles added between February 2022 and February 2023, and 5,143 miles between February 2023 and February 2024. The record is clean and complete, with no gaps in annual testing. The only recurring theme in the advisory history relates to tyre condition. A nail was found in the nearside rear tyre during the February 2023 test at 18,822 miles, and the most recent February 2026 test flagged the offside front tyre for wear. These are consumable items rather than mechanical defects, but two tyre-related advisories across five tests suggest the previous owner may not have kept tyre pressures and alignment optimally maintained. Edge wear on the offside front specifically points to possible tracking misalignment or underinflation over a sustained period. A buyer should inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, check the tracking and wheel alignment, and budget for a replacement offside front tyre before the next journey. The suspension, brakes, and structural components have not drawn any advisories, which is encouraging for a vehicle of this age and mileage.