2017 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · FH66 OVA

The 2017 Kia Picanto presents as roadworthy following a pass on 31 March 2026 at 31,841 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable and free of recorded defects across the supplied history. The most recent test cleared the car with no advisories, though the prior day saw a failure at identical mileage with no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits low at roughly 3,538 miles per year against the vehicle's nine years of age, with the record showing 18,789 miles in March 2024, 26,234 miles at the March 2025 failure, 26,245 miles at the pass three days later, and 31,841 miles by March 2026. The step from 26k to 31k over twelve months is consistent with prior use; no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear. The clean sheet across every test means the DVSA data gives no evidence of neglected consumables or structural concerns. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the absent advisories. Low-use cars of this profile often develop perished suspension bushes, corroded brake discs, or flat-spotted tyres from long standing periods, none of which a pass with no defects would necessarily capture. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries in March 2025 and March 2026 warrant a check of the V5C and test centre paperwork to confirm no suppressed mechanical reason sat behind the rejects. Given the record shows no recurring faults, worsening pattern, or flagged wear on exhaust emissions, steering, or structural integrity, the Picanto reads as a lightly used city car with a reassuring MOT trail. Verify in person that the brakes are not binding after storage and that the underbody carries no hidden rust.