2019 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · WK69 OBA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of deferred steering repairs. While the most recent test on 29 August 2025 at 40,955 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure for the same mechanical issues. The persistence of play in both the nearside and offside front track rod end ball joints across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests that these components were either not replaced or only partially addressed between previous inspections. At seven years old, the recorded 40,955 miles represent a low usage profile of approximately 5,850 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 8,192 miles between the September 2023 test and the September 2024 test, during which the vehicle moved from a clean record to multiple failure points. The uneven wear noted in the 2024 test specifically on the nearside rear tyre and the inner edge of the offside front tyre indicates a potential chronic alignment issue that has remained unaddressed despite the low annual mileage. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension to ensure that the track rod ends have finally been replaced with quality parts and that the steering geometry is correct. The recurring edge wear on the tyres necessitates a professional four-wheel alignment check to prevent the rapid premature degradation of any new set of rubber. Additionally, verify that the daytime running lamps flagged in the August 2025 failure are now fully functional, as the record shows a history of neglecting basic electrical and consumable components until an MOT failure forced action.