2019 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SW19 OTV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy and shows an improving maintenance trend following a period of recurring minor defects. The most recent inspection in November 2025 at 16,414 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This represents a clean result after a problematic 2023 test where multiple components failed to meet the standard. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,345 miles per year. There are significant gaps in usage between December 2024 at 11,052 miles and November 2025 at 16,414 miles, where the car covered only 5,362 miles in eleven months. This low usage suggests the car sits stationary for long periods, which often correlates with the degradation seen in rubber components rather than mechanical wear from driving. A buyer should focus their inspection on the condition of the tyres, as the record shows persistent perishing and cracking issues from 2023 through late 2024. Despite the low mileage, rubber rubber likely out out due to age rather than tread depth. The fluctuating brake readings noted across all four corners in the 2023 test suggest the brake discs may have developed uneven wear patterns from lack of use, which should be checked for surface pitting or thinning during a physical inspection. The TPMS light and windscreen wiper failures noted in earlier tests are also low-priority items items that should be verified as fully rectified.