2009 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · CP09 KME

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on October 27 2025 at 85,438 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern where the owner addresses specific failures only immediately before a test. While the latest pass was clean, the preceding failure involved an inoperative reversing lamp, misaligned headlamps, and bald tyres on the nearside front and rear axles. This suggests the vehicle is maintained to the bare minimum legal standard rather than following a proactive preventative schedule. At 17 years of age, the recorded mileage of 85,438 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows significant gaps between tests, such as the 8,254-mile interval between July 2023 and September 2024, and the 14,835-mile jump between September 2024 and October 2025. Such low-frequency usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown despite the low mechanical wear. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the rear sub-frame, which was flagged in September 2024 for corrosion and a worn pin or bush. Although the tester noted the structure was not seriously weakened at that time, rust on vehicles of this age progresses rapidly if left untreated. The buyer should also verify the nearside front drive shaft CV boot, which was noted as deteriorated in 2023, to ensure no grease leakage has occurred since the repair. Given the 2024 failure regarding exhaust emissions and a minor leak, a close check of the exhaust manifold and lambda sensor is necessary to ensure the engine remains efficient and compliant.