2009 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · LR59 SYO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean record across its most recent inspections. The test conducted in October 2025 at 163,659 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety and emissions standards. While the vehicle failed its test in October 2024 at 154,263 miles, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the owner addressed the identified faults promptly without allowing mechanical issues to persist. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered 30,095 miles, showing a steady accumulation of roughly 10,000 miles annually. This regularity suggests the vehicle has been used for regular transit rather than suffering from long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for rubber components, seals, and brake systems to prevent corrosion and seizing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as these are the common points of failure on high-mileage Picantos. Despite the recent clean records, the 163,000-mile mark warrants a close look at control arm bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for signs of excessive wear. Given the failure in late 2024, verifying the condition of the brake discs and the thickness of the pads is advisable to ensure that the repairs made at that time have held up effectively.