2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · ND67 VLG

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. Following the most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 51,098 miles, the car passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This continues a streak of clean passes dating back to the 2022 failure, indicating that the mechanical and structural components are currently performing within acceptable operating parameters without recurring faults. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-to-medium usage, averaging approximately 6,387 miles per year. Between June 2023 and May 2025, the vehicle covered 8,923 miles, showing a steady usage profile that avoids the risks associated with long periods of stationary neglect. The lack of advisories in the last three tests suggests that the previous owners have been proactive regarding consumable items, as there are no mentions of thinning brake pads, thinning tyre components, or exhaust corrosion that typically appear during annual inspections. The single failure recorded on 30 May 2022 at 37,039 miles suggests a specific issue that was rectified immediately, as the subsequent tests showed no repeat faults. Since the record is clean of technical advisories like suspension bushing wear or leaking dampers, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on aged rubber components and fluid-related degradation, which can occur regardless of low mileage. Checking the condition of the chassis for early-stage surface rust and ensuring the brake lines remain dry remains standard practice, though the digital MOT history does not indicate any red flags for underlying mechanical neglect.