2014 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SN64 VTE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from reactive to proactive repairs. The most recent test on 15 July 2025 at 81,141 miles resulted in a pass following a minor failure just one day prior for an inoperative tyre pressure monitoring system. This suggests the current owner is willing to rectify immediate defects to maintain legality, yet the underlying history reveals a period of escalating corrosion issues that were addressed in previous years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 61,066 miles and August 2024 at 69,945 miles, the car covered roughly 9,000 miles, indicating a steady usage profile. The subsequent interval of 11,196 miles leading to the July 2025 test is slightly higher but suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to faster degradation of rubber components and brake lines compared to age-related wear. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the vehicle's braking system. The record shows a clear history of corrosion across all four brake pipes, starting with the offside front line in 2022 and escalating to the entire set by 2023. While the vehicle passed the subsequent tests, the presence of grease-covered corrosion in the past often indicates an attempt to hide rust rather than replace the failing metal. You should check for any remaining flaking, weeping, or structural thinning along the hydraulic lines to ensure the 2023 repairs were comprehensive replacements rather than cosmetic fixes.