2019 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · ML19 WHW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a pattern of neglect regarding wheel and tyre condition. The most recent test in March 2026 at 26,622 miles passed with an advisory for a distorted nearside front road wheel. This follows a failure in March 2025 due to structural tyre damage. While the mechanical trend does not show escalating failure, the recurring wheel-related issues suggest the previous owner only addressed faults once a MOT test failure occurred. At seven years old, the recorded mileage of 26,622 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. This usage pattern is consistent across the records, with roughly 4,000 miles driven between the March 2025 and 2026 tests. However, low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the repeated tyre perishing and sidew cracking noted between 2023 and 2025. The vehicle likely sits for long periods which accelerates dry rot. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the nearside front wheel to check for impact damage or structural cracks, as the distortion flagged in the 2023 and 2026 tests indicates repeated stress. All tyres should be inspected for sidewall cracking and age indicators, as the history shows a failure to monitor rubber health. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check the brake discs for corrosion and the suspension bushings for per, as these components often suffer on vehicles that are rarely driven.