2011 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · LD61 GYY

The 28 October 2025 MOT passed, confirming the Kia Picanto is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows recurring faults rather than improvement, with suspension wear and tyre edge wear persisting across tests. The mileage pattern indicates low annual usage for a 15‑year‑old vehicle, averaging about 5,300 miles per year, yet recent years show a marked increase from 73,403 miles in October 2024 to 80,508 miles in October 2025, suggesting the car has been driven more intensively or has accumulated mileage more rapidly in the last year. A buyer should focus on the front and rear suspension components, especially the worn suspension arm pins and bushes, the corroded rear coil springs, and the play in the steering rack inner joint; inspect the rear brake system for binding calipers, check brake pipe corrosion and fluid condition, verify tyre tread depth and edge wear patterns, and examine the underbody for rust on the springs and brake lines before committing to purchase.