2010 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · FR10 CSY

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend of deferred reactive repairs regarding secondary components. The most recent test in June 2025 at 34,696 miles identified multiple issues including an oil leak, defective central exhaust mounting, and imbalanced rear brakes. While the car passed, the note that the rear brakes only just met requirements indicates that the braking system is beginning to lose its operational efficiency and requires immediate attention to prevent a future failure. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 34,696 miles is exceptionally low, averaging just 2,168 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent with the presence of perishing tyres and corrosion issues noted in 2024, which often occur when vehicles remain stationary for long periods without being driven. The gap of approximately 1,200 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests the car is used sparingly, which typically leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the exhaust system, as the defective mounting has been a recurring failure in every test since 2021. The persistent corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe, noted in 2022 and 2023, needs physical verification for structural thinning despite being previously covered in grease. Furthermore, the oil leak identified in the 2025 test should be located to determine if it is a minor seal seep or a significant gasket failure. Given the low mileage, the age of the tyres should be checked for sidewall cracking, as the 2024 record already flagged perishing on the offside rear.