2014 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · KV14 DPE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing results. The most recent inspection conducted on October 2025 at 60,853 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a failure in September 2025 at 60,835 miles, though the lack of recorded defects on that failure suggests a minor administrative issue or a rectified item that was addressed immediately before the retest rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per annum. Between September 2022 and September 2024, the car covered only 7,000 miles, indicating very short-distance trips or extended periods of inactivity. This low level of usage typically reduces mechanical wear on drivetrain components like the engine and gearbox, but it increases the risk of age-related rubber-part degradation and brake corrosion due to lack of regular use. Given that the record shows no recurring advisories or structural failures over the last four years, the inspection should focus on components affected by low-mileage storage. A buyer should check the brake discs for pitting and the calipers for seized pistons, as the vehicle has not been driven frequently. Additionally inspect the suspension bushes and sidewalls for cracking, as these materials perish over time regardless of the low mileage recorded. The clean history suggests the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a functional standard without significant mechanical neglect.