2015 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · DN15 AEK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2025 at 38,869 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of clean results in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components have been maintained without significant degradation or recurring failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 28,996 miles and September 2025 at 38,869 miles, the car covered only 9,873 miles. While this low usage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based components or fluid breakdown. The lack of advisories across the last three tests indicates that the vehicle's structural integrity has remained sound despite the low mileage. A buyer should note the single failure in October 2023 at 32,414 miles, although the vehicle passed the re-test on the same day without specific defects listed. Because the car has been driven infrequently, a physical inspection should focus on age-related wear rather than mileage, specifically checking for perished tyres or seized brake calipers due to disuse. Inspecting the chassis for surface rust and the suspension bushes is also advisable, as low-mileage vehicles that sit for long periods can be susceptible to corrosion in areas where moisture accumulates.