2009 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · LM59 LBZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and rubber component degradation. In the most recent test on October 2025 at 77,195 miles, the car initially failed due to a low headlamp aim alongside multiple suspension and steering defects. While it passed after adjustments, the presence of wear on the offside front suspension arms, Macpherson strut bushes, and steering rack gaiter indicates that the undercarriage is reaching the end of its functional life despite the low overall mileage. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 77,195 miles represents an average of approximately 4,500 miles per year. This low usage profile often leads to age-related failure of materials rather than mechanical wear from distance. Between November 2022 at 53,184 miles and October 2025 at 77,195 miles, the vehicle covered over 24,000 miles, showing a relatively consistent pattern of use that has not prevented the perishing of tyres and drive shaft boots noted in the earlier tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the nearside subframe, as the 2023 record flagged structural damage that remains a concern. The recurring corrosion on the rear suspension components requires close monitoring to ensure the structural integrity does not progress into a dangerous failure. Since an oil leak has appeared in nearly every test since 2022, the source should be identified to determine if it is a minor weal or a failing seal that will eventually lead to engine distress.