2012 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · MM12 AEP

This vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 9 March 2026 at 71,171 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the car failed a test three days prior on 6 March 2026, the lack of recorded defects suggests a clerical error or a minor administrative failure rather than a mechanical deficiency. The mileage is low for a 14 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,084 miles per year. The distance covered between tests has remained consistent, with 3,481 miles added between March 2024 and March 2025, and 5,311 miles added between March 2025 and March 2026. This steady accumulation indicates the car is in regular use rather than suffering from the degradation associated with long periods of standing. The MOT history is exceptionally clean, showing no advisories or failures for structural corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake wear over the last four years. Such a void of recorded faults is unusual for a vehicle of this age and suggests either a very high standard of preventative maintenance or a lenient testing regime. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that often evade MOT detection or deteriorate regardless of mileage. Check for perished rubber seals, the condition of the coolant and oil, and any signs of surface rust on the underbody. Given the lack of recorded brake or tyre advisories since March 2023, verifying the actual remaining tread depth and disc thickness is necessary to ensure consumables are not overdue for replacement.