2014 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · SW14 DVL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of rubber component degradation. The most recent test on 10 October 2025 at 10,372 miles resulted a pass following a failure due to structural tyre damage and a worn suspension bush. While the car passed the re-test, the recurrence of the worn offside front suspension arm bush across multiple years suggests that this component is reaching the end of its service life and may require imminent replacement. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 864 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between August 2023 at 7,151 miles and October 2024 at 7,270 miles, where only 119 miles were covered over fourteen months. This low usage explains the perishing and cracking of tyres noted in the 2024 and 2025 records, as rubber compounds degrade over time when a vehicle sits stationary for long periods rather than through mileage-related wear. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of all four tyres, as the history shows repeated structural failures in sidewalls. The 2025 failure specifically highlighted a tear on the nearside front tyre, which is a safety risk on low-mileage vehicles. Additionally, the offside front suspension bush should be checked for excessive play, as the tester has flagged it as a defect since 2024. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also inspect for brake corrosion and seized calipers, which occur frequently on cars that are not driven regularly enough to clear the braking surfaces.