2012 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · RO62 AEW

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent MOT on December 5 2025 at 77,040 miles. The maintenance trend appears remarkably stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate rectification following technical failures. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the initial test but passed on the very same day. This suggests the failures were related to minor items or consumable parts that the owner addressed immediately upon discovery, rather than deep-seated mechanical or structural defects. At fourteen years of age, the recorded mileage of 77,040 miles averages to approximately 5,500 miles per year, which is significantly below the national average. The data shows consistent usage over time, with roughly 3,700 miles driven between November 2023 and December 2024, and another 3,800 miles followed thereafter. This low mileage profile generally indicates less wear on the drivetrain and engine, though low-mileage vehicles are often prone to age-related degradation of rubber components such as dry rot in tyres or perished suspension bushes. A prospective buyer should conduct a physical inspection focusing on the chassis for structural corrosion, as older Kia models can suffer from rust in the sills and rear wheel arches. Because the MOT history shows no recorded advisories for brakes or suspension, the inspector should check for binding calipers or thinning brake discs that might not have been flagged yet. Given the low annual mileage, verify the condition of the fluids and the state of the tyres to ensure the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which can lead to internal engine oxidation or uneven tyre wear.