2016 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · CK66 SVP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the October 2025 test at 22,539 miles revealed multiple defects that resulted in an initial failure. The trend shows emerging issues with visibility wipers, washer fluid, headlamp alignment, and braking components, suggesting that basic wear and tear items may have been neglected until they reached a failure threshold. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,254 miles per year. Between March 2022 at 19,248 miles and August 2023 at 19,692 miles, the car covered only 444 miles in seventeen months, indicating long periods of stationary. This low usage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and gearbox, but it often leads to the degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the perishing offside rear tyre noted in the 2025 test. A buyer should perform a close physical inspection of the braking system, as the 2025 record flagged worn front brake discs and thin rear brake pads. Given the low mileage, these components may suffer from surface corrosion or pitting from infrequent use, which should be checked for uneven wear. The state of all tyres must be verified for sidewall cracking, as the previous tester already identified perishing rubber. Ensure the wiper blades and washer system are fully functional to rectify the visibility failures previously recorded.