2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · MA68 OCS

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of passing MOT tests without failures. The most recent inspection conducted on 16 August 2025 at 20,313 miles resulted in a pass, noting only minor sidewall cuts on the offside rear and nearside front tyres. These issues did not reach the structural cords of the rubber, indicating that the mechanical and structural components remain sound under current conditions. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally low usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. Between the September 2021 test at 2,775 miles and the September 2022 test at 7,714 miles, the car covered roughly 5,000 miles, while subsequent annual intervals remained steady, reaching 17,140 miles by 2024 and the current figure in 2025. Low mileage often suggests less wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it also points to potential issues associated with long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on signs of age related to low use, such as surface spotting on brake discs, perished rubber bushes, and potential fluid leaks that occur when vehicles sit. While the MOT record shows no structural corrosion or mechanical failures, the presence of sidewall cuts in the 2025 test warrants a thorough check for impact damage or tyre cracking. Checking the age of the tyres is essential to ensure the rubber has not hardened despite having sufficient tread depth.