It should be up to date on software although the dealer probabaly won't have plugged in and checked. Sounds stupid but make sure it is the right car and not a lower spec.

It is most important to check over the bodywork and interior very carefully as once it has left the dealer and you spot something at home it will be difficult to prove you didn't do it. I'd take at least 10 minutes to look it over closely not just a cursory glance at each panel. Some cars are damaged on delivery and a panel respray isn't uncommon so make sure yours hasn't got overspray on other panels and all the panels colour match exactly.

Check the wheels carefully too for scuffs. Make sure it comes with the right period of VED you ordered.

Being a fussy old codger I'd also check the fluid levels and ask for a test drive before signing off to make sure everything works because if something doesn't you're in a better position not yet having accepted the car.

Enjoy your new car, my wife had the previous model, one of the best cars we've owned.

My daughter in law owned one and was very pleased with it, however, faults developed in the ABS at the end of the two drive shafts. We then discovered these parts where not held in stock in Europe, cost around £350.00 each and would take about six months to travel from the Far East.

Fortunately, a low mileage Picanto got scrapped following a road accident and its two drive shafts where advertised on E-Bay at a very good price. If we had not been this lucky I feel a very good car would have been scrapped.

It is things like this that can ruin a good image.

No, it was an 04 model but according to the KIA dealer they were the same item.

It was just a warning that whilst some of these cars are excellent there can be failings.