2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · PE55 AHD

The vehicle's roadworthiness status is poor, with a maintenance trend that is clearly worsening. The most recent test on 5 August 2025 at 84,058 miles resulted in a failure due to serious mechanical and structural issues. The tester flagged a front brake disc that was seriously weakened, a major exhaust leak, and an insecure exhaust system that prevented emissions testing. These failures represent a significant escalation from previous years, where issues were often limited to minor wear or pitting. The mileage pattern shows the vehicle has covered 84,058 miles over 21 years, averaging approximately 4,003 miles per year. This low annual usage suggests the car has spent significant time stationary, which is consistent with the recurring advisories and failures regarding perishing tyres and corroded components. Between the 2023 test at 76,577 miles and the 2024 test at 80,169 miles, the vehicle covered 3,592 miles, indicating relatively consistent but light usage in recent years. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and exhaust. The history shows a chronic pattern of pitted and scored brake discs dating back to at least 2017, culminating in the 2025 failure of a seriously weakened front disc. The exhaust system has also shown a progression from minor leaks in 2024 to a major leak and total detachment of the backbox in 2025. These recurring issues suggest that components are being allowed to deteriorate significantly before being addressed. Suspension and chassis integrity require close scrutiny. The record shows persistent issues with corroded coil springs since 2023 and ongoing problems with suspension bushes and strut top mounts. The presence of corroded ABS rings and various tyre cracking advisories further supports the theory that long periods of inactivity have allowed environmental degradation to take hold. Any purchase should be preceded by a professional inspection of the underside to check for structural corrosion and the condition of all rubber suspension elements.