2011 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · FR11 XCL

The most recent MOT on 21 August 2025 records a failure for the off‑side front seat‑belt webbing, judged significantly weakened, meaning the vehicle does not currently meet the legal requirement for roadworthiness. Earlier in the same test the car passed with no other defects, indicating that the majority of systems were serviceable. The recurring seat‑belt issue, progressing from minor fraying in 2022 to a severe cut in 2025, shows a worsening trend, while other components such as brakes and tyres have been rectified in subsequent passes. At 69,558 miles after fifteen years the average annual mileage sits around 4,600 miles, well below the typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage log shows steady increments of roughly 3,500‑4,500 miles per year, with no abrupt spikes that would suggest periods of heavy use. This low‑mileage profile suggests limited wear overall, though it also raises the possibility of long storage intervals between uses. A prospective buyer should verify that the off‑side front seat‑belt has been replaced with a compliant webbing before any further use, as the current condition is a clear safety defect. Inspection of the front brake discs and pads is advisable, given repeated notes of wear and pitting in 2018 and 2024; ensure that disc thickness meets specification and pads exceed the minimum 1.5 mm. Tyre tread depth on both front and rear wheels should be measured, since the 2024 failure highlighted sub‑legal front tread and the 2019 record flagged rear tyres at the legal limit. The suspension ball joints, flagged as excessively worn on the near‑side front in 2020 and off‑side rear in 2019, merit a visual check for play or corrosion, confirming that any replacement has been carried out. The windscreen washer system, noted as insufficient in 2022 and non‑functional in 2020, should be tested for proper spray and fluid delivery. Position lamps on both near‑side front and off‑side front, previously failed in 2018 and 2023, must illuminate correctly. Finally, a brief visual inspection for any rust or corrosion on the chassis will confirm that no hidden structural issues have developed.