2021 KIA Picanto GT-Line Auto 1.0L Petrol · SB70 YPH

The 2021 Kia Picanto GT-Line Auto presents a stable and currently sound mechanical picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 13 February 2026 at 40,129 miles, passed with zero defects recorded, indicating the vehicle is fully roadworthy today. This clean sheet follows an earlier failure on the exact same date, where both rear tyres suffered structural tears and required replacement. The immediate retest pass confirms the previous owner addressed the defect promptly rather than neglecting it. The maintenance trend is therefore improving, moving from a tyre structural failure in early 2026 back to a fully compliant state within the same inspection cycle. The mileage accumulation of 40,129 miles over approximately five years, averaging roughly 8,000 miles per year, sits squarely within normal parameters for a city car. The record shows a steady climb from 23,568 miles in February 2024 to 30,229 miles in January 2025, and finally to 40,129 miles by February 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, suggesting consistent daily use rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. The annual mileage is low enough to limit major drivetrain wear but high enough to keep consumable components cycling through normal service intervals. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension, as the recurring advisory for worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides dates back to the February 2024 test at 23,568 miles and reappeared in January 2025 at 30,229 miles. Although the testers noted no excessive movement on either occasion, the persistence of this advisory across multiple years suggests the bushes have been operating at the margin of acceptable tolerance for some time. Inspect the lower arms and bushes for perishing, cracking, or play, and listen for clunking over speed bumps. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in January 2025 at 30,229 miles, meaning by 40,129 miles they are likely approaching or have reached the end of their service life. Check pad thickness and disc condition for scoring or lipping. The tyre history reveals a pattern of neglect that warrants a thorough visual inspection. The January 2025 test recorded a nail in the offside rear tyre and perishing damage on both fronts, while the February 2026 failure involved structural tears on both rear tyres. Failing twice on tyre condition within a 12-month window suggests basic upkeep was skipped between services. Examine all four tyres, including the sidewalls, for embedded objects, age-related cracking, or uneven wear that could indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues. Given the recurring tyre faults, a four-wheel alignment check is advisable before purchase.