2016 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · SD66 OEC

The 2025‑10‑22 MOT at 18,276 miles passed, confirming current roadworthiness, yet the record reveals repeated brake pipe corrosion and suspension wear that indicate a maintenance trend that is stable only after recent remedial work rather than genuinely improving. The 2025‑10‑21 failure showed the same near‑ and off‑side brake pipe corrosion, excessive near‑side front suspension arm ball joint wear, and headlamp aim defects, suggesting that the recent pass follows corrective repairs rather than a sustained improvement. With 18,276 miles recorded at ten years of age, the vehicle averages roughly 1,800 miles per year, a figure consistent with light use and periods of standing. Mileage gaps are modest: the jump from 15,233 miles in October 2023 to 16,602 miles in October 2024 represents about 1,370 miles in a year, and the increase to 18,276 miles by October 2025 adds another 1,674 miles, indicating steady usage without abrupt accumulation. A buyer should examine the near‑ and off‑side brake pipes for signs of grease‑covered corrosion extending into the flexible hoses, verify that the flexi hoses are intact and not cracked, and inspect the suspension arm ball joints and bushes for excessive play or worn rubber. The condition of the rear and front brake discs, the integrity of the exhaust system, and the functionality of the stop lamps and headlamp aim should also be checked, as should the tyre tread pattern, which shows edge wear on both front tyres in 2021.