Any issue with high-mileage Picanto?

Is there any cause for concern in any way in the short/long run, for example the size of the engine vs the amount of mileage accumulated in such a short space of time for a Kia Picanto, 1.0 Smart model (engine displacement: 998cc), registered in 2019?

The odometer stands at just under 20,000km (in less than five months). It is said to have been used as a test drive vehicle. (The attraction to this vehicle is that it is the top of its range model at a decent price compared to a brand new car.)

Susan Schaefer

May 2019 Filed under: mileage

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Expert answer

Hi Susan,

If it has a full service history, and is in good condition, then no. The rule is to always buy on condition and history, and never just on mileage. Besides, being a Kia, this one still has six years of original warranty left to run, so you have a massive safety net if anything does go wrong (which is unlikely). 

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe