2020 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · FN70 HNH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with an improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 December 2025 at 35,753 miles resulted in a pass, with the only advisory relating to a deteriorated front registration plate. This follows a clean pass in July 2025 at 33,799 miles, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a consistent standard in its most recent period of operation. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2020 model, averaging approximately 5,959 miles per year. The data shows steady, incremental usage rather than periods of long-term stagnation. Between July 2023 and December 2025, the mileage rose from 25,244 to 35,753, indicating regular, short-distance driving patterns. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain, it can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of rubber components. The MOT history highlights a specific period of neglect regarding tyre maintenance in mid-2024. The vehicle failed its test on 16 July 2024 at 29,914 miles due to structural tears in both front inner tyres, alongside cracking and perishing on the rear tyres. Although the subsequent tests show these issues were rectified, the presence of perishing rubber suggests the tyres may have been subject to sidewall cracking due to age or lack of movement. A prospective buyer should conduct a physical inspection of all four tyres to ensure they are not showing signs of age-related perishing or sidewall cracking, despite the recent passes. Given the low annual mileage, checking the condition of suspension bushes and brake discs for surface corrosion is also advisable. The deterioration of the front registration plate noted in December 2025 is a minor cosmetic issue, but the overall mechanical record remains largely clean.