2014 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · DP14 WAE

The vehicle remains roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, showing only minor signs of age-related wear. The most recent test in June 2025 at 42,223 miles identified an advisory for a worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush. While this did not result in a failure, it marks the first instance of mechanical wear recorded in several years following three consecutive years of clean passes between 2022 and 2024. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. Between July 2021 and July 2022, the car covered only 4,500 miles, suggesting very light use or short-distance urban commuting. This low usage typically results in less strain on the drivetrain and braking system, though the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and flat-spotting tyres, as evidenced by the slight damage noted on the nearside front tyre back in the 2021 test. A buyer should specifically inspect the offside front suspension to ensure the worn bush has not progressed to a point of affecting steering precision or handling. Given the low mileage, it is also prudent to check for brake disc surface corrosion or seized calipers, which frequently occur on vehicles that sit for extended periods. The absence of structural corrosion advis or emission failures in the history suggests the vehicle has been well-preserved despite its age.