2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · DA68 EVF

The 2018 Kia Picanto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 September 2025 at 3,749 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Mileage stands at 3,749 miles after roughly eight years, equating to about 469 miles per year. The record shows gentle, consistent accumulation: 3,064 miles on 16 November 2022, 3,307 on 7 November 2023, 3,452 on 18 November 2024, and 3,749 on 19 September 2025. A failed entry on 16 November 2022 at 3,064 miles carries no recorded defects, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault. The sparse, clean data implies the vehicle spent long periods idle under light use. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection focused on age-related degradation rather than wear from distance. Prolonged standing invites perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and corrosion on brake discs or underbody structures despite the low mileage. The tester logged no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust, or structural integrity, so no recurring mechanical trend requires correction. Given the absent defect history, previous keepers appear to have stored the car rather than neglected running repairs. Verify the 2022 failure paperwork, check for seized calipers from disuse, and confirm fluid condition before purchase.