2018 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · RJ67 AEM

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following a pass on 29 April 2026 at 18,658 miles. The maintenance trend shows a recent decline in tyre condition, moving from a pass with advisories to an outright failure. The failure on 29 April 2026 specifically flagged structural tears and separation on all four tyres, requiring immediate replacement to meet roadworthiness standards. The mileage profile indicates exceptionally low usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,332 miles per year. The record shows a steady, albeit slow, accumulation of distance, rising from 3,402 miles in June 2021 to 18,658 miles in April 2026. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and suspension, the data suggests the car spends significant periods stationary. The recurring issues with tyre integrity suggest that the low usage is likely the cause of the degradation. The April 2025 test at 16,565 miles noted cracking and perishing across all tyres, which escalated to the structural failures recorded in the April 2026 test. This pattern indicates that the rubber is aging and perishing due to lack of movement rather than tread wear from driving. A prospective buyer should focus an inspection on the condition of all rubber components, including tyre sidewalls, suspension bushes, and engine belts, as these are prone to perishing on low-use vehicles. While the mechanical history from 2021 to 2024 appears clean with no recorded defects, the recent tyre failures highlight a need to verify that other age-related consumables have not suffered similar structural degradation.