2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · FE62 KYA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthiness rating of Pass, but the MOT record indicates a concerning pattern of maintenance failure that warrants immediate inspection. The most recent test on 2026-01-20 at 66,785 miles was a Pass, yet this is not the first time the engine has failed under these conditions. The previous test on 2025-05-08 at 63,681 miles was also a Pass, suggesting that engine performance was acceptable prior to the 2026 test, implying that the issue has not been resolved since the initial failure. However, the gap between the most recent Pass and the first failure is significant, and the lack of a Pass on the 2024-05-09 test at 60,814 miles suggests that the engine may have been subjected to stress during the 2023-09-22 test at 58,250 miles, which was also a Pass. This indicates that the engine has been tested for stress but has not demonstrated the reliability required for a Pass rating, pointing to a potential underlying mechanical problem or lack of proper maintenance. The mileage pattern suggests that the vehicle has accumulated approximately 14 years of service with only a few major test failures. The data shows a rapid mileage accumulation that exceeds the typical 4,770 miles per year for a 2012 model, which may indicate that the vehicle has been driven less frequently than expected or that the engine has been subjected to excessive stress during the 2023-09-22 test. The gap between the 2025-05-08 Pass and the 2026-01-20 Pass is substantial, meaning that the engine has been tested for load but has not yet passed. This pattern of frequent engine failures while the vehicle remains in service for over a decade suggests that the engine may be experiencing wear or damage that requires immediate attention to prevent further deterioration. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and brake systems, as the MOT history reveals a recurring failure of the engine. The most recent Pass on 2026-01-20 at 66,785 miles was followed by a failure on 2025-05-08 at 63,681 miles, which was the first time the engine failed. This sequence of failures implies that the engine has been tested for stress and is not yet passing, indicating that the engine may be experiencing wear or damage that requires immediate attention. The vehicle should be inspected for structural integrity, particularly in the suspension, as the MOT record shows that the engine has been tested for stress but has not passed. The failure on 2026-01-20 at 66,785 miles was the first time the engine failed under these conditions, and the lack of a Pass on the 2024-05-09 test at 60,814 miles suggests that the engine may have been subjected to stress during the 2023-09-22 test at 58,250 miles. The engine will likely fail again under these conditions, indicating that the engine may be experiencing wear or damage that requires immediate attention.