2009 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · PE59 FVP

The 2009 Kia Picanto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 May 2025 at 97,879 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run of examinations. Prior passes on 15 April 2024 at 94,726 miles and 5 October 2022 at 88,542 miles also logged no advisories, indicating the vehicle has not shown escalating mechanical concerns across the observed period. Mileage sits at 97,879 against an age of roughly seventeen years, equating to about 5,758 miles annually. This is low for the model year and suggests lighter use or extended standing periods. The record shows a steady accumulation: 88,542 in October 2022, 91,921 by May 2023, 94,726 in April 2024, and 97,879 in May 2025. A single anomaly appears on 15 May 2023, where the tester issued a fail and a pass on the same day at identical mileage with no defects listed, pointing to an administrative retest rather than a genuine fault. Given the absence of recorded advisories across all entries, the DVSA data reveals no recurring wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. The clean sheet implies previous owners kept basic consumables within limits, though low mileage with possible long storage can hide perished rubber components and seized calipers not caught in a static test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity and brake binding, as MOT passes at low annual use do not confirm long-term component condition. Verify tyre sidewall age and coolant system health before purchase, since the sparse history offers little insight beyond statutory compliance.