2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · FN18 WEO

The 2018 Kia Picanto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 March 2026 at 21,832 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Annual tests show consistently low mileage accumulation for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record opens at 11,240 miles on 19 March 2022 and rises to 13,343 miles by 18 March 2023, 16,325 miles by 16 March 2024, 19,850 miles by 15 March 2025, and 21,832 miles by 19 March 2026. That equates to roughly 2,700 miles per year with no gaps or sudden jumps. The clean sheet at every interval implies the previous keeper used the car lightly and kept it to basic statutory testing without accruing advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection despite the spotless MOT trail. Low annual use and probable long stationary periods raise the risk of perished rubber components, seized calipers, or subframe corrosion not yet visible to the tester. Examine brake discs for pitting, check coil springs and suspension mounts for cracking, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits under load. The absence of recorded faults suggests conscientious ownership rather than deferred maintenance. Verify service history matches the low mileage, and inspect tyre sidewalls and wiper condition for UV degradation from standing outdoors.