2016 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · LG66 DXJ

The 2016 Kia Picanto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 May 2025 at 38,331 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across every available MOT entry. The mileage pattern reflects light use for a ten-year-old vehicle. Recorded distances rose from 14,071 miles on 30 November 2020 to 27,884 miles by 12 February 2022, then climbed modestly to 34,729 miles on 8 May 2023, 36,690 miles on 26 April 2024, and 38,331 miles on 2 May 2025. Annual accumulation averaged under 4,000 miles. A gap exists between the November 2020 and February 2022 tests, suggesting the car stood largely idle through 2021. The DVSA history shows no advisories or failures at any stage. No recurring faults, suspension wear, brake defects, or structural corrosion appear in the record. The absence of flagged items such as worn bushes, binding calipers, or exhaust issues implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current. A clean sheet across five tests signals conscientious, if low-mileage, custody rather than deferred maintenance. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless MOT trail. Long stationary periods risk perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and hidden underbody corrosion not caught in a pass result. Verify tyre sidewall condition, brake disc surface, and suspension articulation before purchase.