2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SV71 OUW

The vehicle presents a mixed roadworthiness profile, showing a recent improvement in status following a failure in August 2025. While the most recent test on 21 August 2025 resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed the previous day due to significant tyre defects. The maintenance trend appears to be resolving immediate safety concerns, though the presence of advisories immediately following a failure suggests that while the primary structural failures were addressed, minor wear items remain. The mileage recorded at 15,519 miles suggests very light usage for a 2021 model, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. The data shows a 3,921-mile increase between the 14 August 2024 test and the August 2025 tests. This low annual mileage often indicates short, infrequent trips, which can sometimes lead to secondary issues such as tyre perishing or battery degradation due to the vehicle standing for extended periods. The MOT history highlights specific areas requiring physical inspection. The tester flagged nearside and offside front tyres with lumps caused by structural separation during the 20 August 2025 failure. Although the vehicle passed the following day, the 21 August 2025 advisories note that both rear tyres are cracking or perishing. A buyer should examine the sidewalls and tread depth of all four tyres to ensure the perishing noted in the record has been fully rectified with new rubber rather than just patched. The offside front track rod end ball joint was flagged for slight play in both the August 2025 failure and the subsequent pass. This indicates a recurring steering component issue that has not yet been resolved. You should check for any steering wander or unusual noises when turning the wheel. Given the low mileage and the specific tyre defects, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and the condition of the rubber components is advisable to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from age-related deterioration due to inactivity.