2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · ST68 ABF

The vehicle demonstrates a highly stable and exemplary roadworthiness record, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 February 2026 at 24,688 miles without a single advisory or defect. This clean bill of health across four consecutive annual tests suggests that the car has been maintained to a high standard, with no evidence of recurring mechanical failures or deteriorating structural integrity. The single failure recorded on 30 January 2023 appears to be a clerical or administrative anomaly, as the vehicle passed the same inspection later that day with no recorded faults. At eight years of age, the total mileage of 24,688 indicates light, infrequent usage, averaging approximately 3,086 miles per year. This low-mileage profile is consistent across the provided history, with steady, incremental annual increases between 2023 and 2026. While low mileage often reduces wear on drivetrain components, it can occasionally lead to issues related to long periods of inactivity, such as seized brake calipers or perished rubber components. However, the consistent pass record suggests the vehicle has been exercised regularly enough to avoid these common storage-related complications. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the braking system and tyres, as low-mileage vehicles sometimes suffer from surface corrosion on brake discs or hardened tyre sidewalls despite passing the MOT. Check the inner and outer tyre walls for signs of cracking or age-related degradation that might not be captured in a standard test. Given the lack of any history regarding suspension or steering issues, the vehicle appears to have been treated with care, but a visual check of the coil springs and suspension bushes remains prudent to ensure no perishing has occurred during the vehicle's extended periods of low usage.