2014 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · LF64 DHA

The MOT record for this 2014 Kia Picanto shows a mixed picture rather than a straightforward pass. The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was recorded twice on the same day, once as a fail and once as a pass, with no defects entered against either entry. The same dual-entry pattern appears on 6 December 2024, where the vehicle was also recorded as both failing and passing on the same date, again with no advisories or failure items listed. The earlier test on 1 December 2023 was a straightforward pass with no defects. The simultaneous pass and fail records on identical dates are a notable anomaly in the history and prevent a clear assessment of an improving, stable, or worsening maintenance trend. The recorded mileage of 79,226 across a twelve-year-old vehicle equates to roughly 6,600 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a car of this age. Mileage progression between the recorded tests is difficult to confirm because the official history provided does not include odometer readings alongside the test results, so any gaps or unusual accumulation cannot be verified from the supplied data alone. With the most recent entry dated December 2025 and today being 30 August 2026, the vehicle will be due a fresh MOT within roughly three months. Because the failure entries contain no recorded defect details, a prospective buyer cannot rely on the MOT history alone to identify specific mechanical concerns. A physical inspection should focus on the areas most commonly associated with cars of this age and mileage, including front and rear brake discs and pads, handbrake efficiency, suspension components such as coil springs and bushes, steering rack condition, exhaust integrity, and any signs of structural corrosion around sills, arches, and subframe mounting points. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic, ideally accompanied by a current diagnostic read, is strongly advisable given the unusual dual pass and fail entries on the two most recent tests.