How reliable is the Kia Picanto?

My daughter is interested in buying a Kia Picanto (2006 plate). It's got 46,000 miles on the clock and 11 months left on the MoT. Would you recommend buying this car?

Asked on 3 December 2016 by christine robinson

Answered by Honest John
They have been quite reliable but if this one has not had a replacement timing belt and waterpump it needs one: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/kia/picanto-2004/?se.../
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