2004 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · CV54 BMY

The 2004 Kia Picanto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 March 2026 at 47,466 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring advisories, or escalating mechanical concerns across the available history. Recorded mileage stays low for a 22-year-old car. The tester logged 28,216 miles on 30 May 2023, then 39,218 miles on 26 April 2024, 42,220 miles on 9 April 2025, and 47,466 miles on 16 March 2026. That averages roughly 2,158 miles per year. The jump from 28,216 to 39,218 miles between May 2023 and April 2024 is the largest single-year gain, yet still modest. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. One anomaly deserves scrutiny. On 26 April 2024 at 39,218 miles the car failed and passed on the same day with no defects listed. This points to an administrative or data-recording error rather than a genuine mechanical fault, but a buyer should confirm with the DVSA that no concealed failure reason exists. Given the clean MOT trail, a buyer should still inspect in person for age-related corrosion on structural members, suspension bushes, and brake discs, since low mileage and long standing periods can mask perished rubber and surface rust. Verify tyre condition and check for binding calipers after a short road test, as these items are not always captured in a pass result.