2014 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · MA64 ADZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The latest inspection conducted in September 2025 at 13,434 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a single failure occurred in September 2024, the owner immediately rectified the issues to achieve a clean pass in the subsequent test, suggesting a reactive approach to maintenance when faults are identified. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,120 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 11,456 miles and September 2025 at 13,434 miles, the car covered only 1,978 miles. This low usage frequency suggests minimal mechanical wear on the engine and suspension components. However, such long periods of standing can lead to secondary issues not always captured, such as perished rubber, seized brake calipers, or fluid degradation due to lack of circulation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on signs of age associated with low annual mileage rather than mechanical fatigue. Check for flat spots on the tyres and corrosion on the brake rotors from lack of use. Since the record shows no structural advisories for rust over the years, the chassis likely remains sound, but an underside inspection for surface bloom in the s sills is still necessary. Inspect the suspension bushes and split boots to ensure the rubber has not cracked from age despite the low mileage figures.