2016 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · WV65 WKC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of neglected minor safety-related items. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 83,553 miles passed, it highlighted a recurring defect regarding the offside front seat belt webbing. This specific fault has persisted through three consecutive annual inspections dating back to 2024, indicating that the owner has opted not to address non-critical mechanical failures despite them being flagged by testers. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical UK use for this age, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. Between February 2022 at 43,366 miles and March 2026 at 83,553 miles, the car covered over 40,000 miles showing a steady rate of use. However, the 2023 test at 55,271 miles noted both front tyres were worn to the legal limit with uneven edges, suggesting either a lack of proactive tyre maintenance or potential wheel alignment issues during that period. A buyer must physically inspect the offside front seat belt to determine the extent of the fraying, as damaged webbing requires replacement to ensure structural integrity during an impact. The persistent TPMS warning light across multiple years also suggests a faulty sensor or a slow leak in the monitoring system that has been ignored. Given the lack of major structural corrosion or brake failures recorded, the primary focus should remain on these recurring electronic warnings and the current state of the suspension components to ensure the uneven tyre wear noted in 2023 has not progressed.