2017 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · WP17 GVM

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clear trend of improving maintenance. Following a significant MOT failure in June 2023, the most recent test conducted in November 2025 passed with no recorded defects. This indicates that the mechanical and safety issues identified in previous years were addressed, and the car has maintained all regulatory standards across the two most recent inspections. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. There is a visible gap of 4,531 miles between June 2022 and June 2023, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 5,789 miles in the subsequent seventeen-month period. This relatively low annual usage suggests the car has been used for short trips, which can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components due to age and stationary time rather than mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the braking system and tyre condition. The records from 2022 and June 2023 highlight recurring issues with thin brake pads and worn discs across all wheels, alongside perishing and cracking on rear tyres. While these appear to have been rectified given the clean 2025 pass, the low mileage increases the risk of brake rot on the discs or sidewall cracking. Inspect the windscreen washer system and wiper blades specifically, as these were previous points of failure that require continued attention.