2014 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · YR64 KLO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on September 25 2025 at 103,399 miles. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive prevention. The car failed just one day prior to its most recent test due to a worn offside front suspension arm bush and structural tyre failures on the rear axle. While these issues were rectified immediately, the history indicates that the owner only addresses mechanical and safety defects when they reach an MOT failure threshold. At 103,399 miles over twelve years, the Picanto has averaged approximately 8,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small city car. The record shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 18,000 miles covered between September 2023 and September 2025. This steady mileage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for seals and fluid components, though the cumulative mileage places standard wear demands on the rubber-to-metal components and braking system. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the offside front arm bush appeared as a recurring fault in both 2022 and 2025. The tester previously noted corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe in 2022, which requires a visual check to ensure rust has not progressed beyond the initial report. Given the 2024 advisories for worn tyres and the 2025 failure for structural tyre separation, the current condition of all four tyres must be verified for signs of perishing or uneven wear, as the previous owner clearly delayed replacement until failure..