I BOUGHT A CHEAP KIA PICANTO FOR £400!

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[@OXOtwo]

The one time a carvertical check costs more than the car is worth.

[@steveb4012]

😂😂😂

[@jakubdabek6573]

Buahahaha

[@dospalmascb]

you get 10% off though!

[@a.m.9357]

😆😆😆

[@davesidwell415]

Depends on the car value. You can go to Gov UK and check MOT etc for yourself.

[@robparker1625]

Ideal fast food delivery vehicle.

[@bulltraderpt]

Yeap a immi will pick it up from you I'm sure.

[@markd17]

FAST?

[@iainrobinson4280]

already looking forward to having my takeaway slop delivered in this by an illiterate 18yo doing balloons at 50mph in a 30 zone

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Careful where you place the comma in that comment 👍🤣😂

[@PhilipBallGarry]

​@@markd17 😂

[@shabba890]

Strong chance of this one spending its final few months parked up outside Maccys doing Just Eat deliveries next to the K11 Micras and mk1 Yaris.

[@craigfayers6735]

Don't forgot Mk1 ka's, thats where mine went!!!

[@shabba890]

@@craigfayers6735 the humble mk1 Ka! Don't see many of them these days. Though I have seen a pizza shop delivery driver in a StreetKa which still looks half decent.

[@iainrobinson4280]

"alright boss got your big mac meal yeah any tip innit?"

[@FTFLCY]

The Dominos near me has the crappiest cars imaginable. There's a beat up old Fabia with a plastic bag for a rear window and I can't believe they stick the illuminated logo-sign on the roof. Terrible, but appropriate image.

[@Deltic55-mw4bo]

@@FTFLCY the balti where I am has a t plate micra and an 56 Citroen c1 which looks like its been in a warzone

[@neilduignan9835]

That buzz you get when a phone alert comes through for a new High Peak video on KZbin! 🥳

[@HighPeakAutos]

:)

[@stephenlane9168]

I’m glad I’m not alone. I feel vindicated too now. Always enjoy relaxing at the end of a challenging day and chilling out watching Matt on video always entertaining. 👌

[@stephenlane9168]

Another little Blighty car mistreated and unloved, too far gone to save this one Matt. Such a shame, would have made a new driver a useable first run around taste of freedom, accruing some non claims bonus time.

[@stillvotingarewe.]

You need to get out more

[@liviurosca]

Car: barely standing in one piece… Matt: “it’s crying out for a new set of reg plates” 😂😂😂😂

[@chiararosati2162]

My family sold our old 2005, 250k kilometers, Picanto last month for €300. The head lining was falling off so we screwed it, the boot wouldn't stand on its own anymore, the bonnet was rusty and we sprayed bottle it. Still the engine was perfect, It would start in 1 second in cold weather. Now it's the first car of a 18 years old guy, he loves It.

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s good going

[@pasqualedimariano2759]

This is the typical car you could sell to a diy bloke who could fix it for himself or flip it.

[@royliber3824]

I'm interested seeing someone like a British Chris Fix that or something that could perhaps make this car be road-worthy again. This is the type of car that future mechanics should be taught on with so many things need replacing.

[@stanelder9995]

Sounds like more or less a full brake job, a set of tyres, an exhaust/repair and she be good for another year or two. Easy for a shade tree mechanic to fix up - maybe even a young KZbinr starting out…..pay it forward Matt! 😂

[@kernow24]

r9995 even a novice could do a set of brakes and an exhaust, they're just bolt on parts.

[@pageant1fd]

About 50 years ago there was a dealer called himself Honest Ken in Newport, South Wales. Sold old bangers and advertised them “warts and all” . Loads of satisfied customers bought from him as you knew exactly what you was buying. Unlike many dealers then and now ! Thanks for sharing Matt

[@fasthracing]

Back in about 1969 when we used to drive to Fairbourne each summer on holiday we used to pass a place that sold cars for £50 or less.

[@thelivingroombusker2013]

Remember him well, astoria motors

[@fasthracing]

@@thelivingroombusker2013 nice one

[@daveking77]

I know this sounds weird but I find its simplicity refreshing in these days of over-teched cars

[@Adrian-kl2ql]

Me too

[@smoothmicra]

I agree. A car with so few miles on the clock should not be scrapped. It needs a person who is handy with a welding machine, and possibly has some fabric adhesive for the roof liner, otherwise a few bob to get it through an MOT. It would run for another 100K easily. Real shame.

[@shabba890]

Definitely a shame. Engine still strong and body and interior tidy but 20 English winters has taken its toll on that underside.

[@michaelmclannahan1165]

I’m amazed it has discs on the rear and not drums! Kia pushed the boat out there for such a small light car!

[@itsafuckingcobra.5920]

It's a weird one. I had preface lift like this one with discs on the rear aswell. But when they were facelifted in 2007 or 2008 they switched to drums on the rear. I wish mine had the drums since they had a better handbrake.

[@HA05GER]

I love the picanto just simple reliable motoring. We bought one for my dad as a second car during covid me, step mum and dad worked at same place and it went under so they needed 2 cars. Its a brilliant little car i think we paid 1200 for an 09, it just never wants for anything and considering theyve always leased new cars thet seem to love it.

[@davidcooks5265]

Yes a man that knows 👍

[@georgelatham7795]

I live out in Korea where these are branded as a "Kia Morning" rather than picanto. These things are King over here, especially in this shape. Seems to be the oldest car that's still used so I guess these things must be pretty reliable

[@igormac88]

a close friend had a 2006 bought new in this exact color. sold in 2018 with almost 200.000 km without having any sort of problem. done only regular maintenance and the 1.1 was sipping a mere ounces of oil more than when new. the clutch was horrible since day 1, but they are great city cars, very reliable and frugal. only the suspension was not that robust.

[@Brigitte.286]

Ur hair is always on point & it's a credit to you

[@davek7256]

I’m gutted, I was hoping for a transformation at the end! Always thought these were well specced (for the time) and good looking runaround’s. Would make a nice project car for a driveway weekend enthusiast 👍🏻

[@tackleberry1660]

My brother had one of these years ago. Can't complain about it it was a work horse! We did a holiday run to Devon fully loaded for 2 week holiday golf clubs and everything else we needed for the holiday. Although it has the boot the size of a small cardboard box we still managed to fit everything in. Even though it is no sports car driving it on the country roads was fun and parking in city side streets is a dream due to its size. Not a bad first car for a new driver.

[@dimuthujayawardana61]

That's calling out for a cheap long journey challenge video. It's averaged 500 miles a year for its whole life... would be interesting to see if it could do a years mileage in a day!

[@NGMonocrom]

Aww.... the headlining just wants to give you a hug, Matt. 🥰

[@deaks25]

Every time Matt has a 15-30 year old, super low mileage car I can expect it to be condemned. To me, it means the thing has just been sitting around, not being driven and vehicles seem to not enjoy not being driven. And it usually means it’s not had enough oil/filter/plug changes because a layman looks at mileage not age. Sadly it seems this little Kia conforms to that assumption. Sad really; I like the colour and I’ve never hated the Picanto’s looks and this kind of cheap car for new or downsizing drivers are dying out.

[@shabba890]

In this case if the mileage was higher it would probably have been scrapped years ago with all the rain and winter salt battering the underside. This car had had welding in the past so it did well to last this long.

[@sig6394]

I do have to say I love your uploads your content is great, love how you don't get involved with high value motors and that you keep it real and defo not baggy, yep defo keep up the good work, be nice to see if you do manage to sell the cars on though 👍

[@grantholdaway186]

You raised my hope and silly as it is, I was rooting for it. I haven't seen buffed head lamps for a while! But I think it was clear where it was going. Hope someone does something with it.

[@stuarthalsted3624]

Love the videos on the cheap part exes. Keep up the good work Matt.

[@henrykravitz468]

I love getting a notification on my phone to say new High Peak video. Shame the car needed a lo of working doing, you could have used it as a courtesy car. hopefully you trade it on so someone can use it, till the mot runs out

[@CarAuctionUK]

Love your sense of humor! This video is hilarious, especially the part about the previous MOT place being a bit fussy and your mechanic giving it a 'damning list' as long as the Treaty of Versailles. You always manage to find the most interesting (and sometimes questionable) cars! Although this Picanto might be a bit of a money pit, it's definitely entertaining to see what kind of fate awaits it. Will you be able to sell it on or is it destined for the scrapyard? Can't wait to find out in the next video!

[@abbottsadventures]

Love it when a new high peak video drops!!

[@Markymarkvinylnut]

Love it, cheers! What causes a sagging head lining? I like the way you have a genuine interest to save old cars and see them running again, I think you're right with this one cheers.

[@paul_sam84]

You have an excellent marketing strategy Matt. The odd few hundred quid you win/lose on cheap old cars like this keeps people like me coming back to watch and would consider buying an expensive car off you because of it. Great way of promoting your business because you've built a great channel 👍

[@john1v6]

This car has so many advisories on the MOT I actually had to scroll quite a bit to read them all!

[@joedoe1268]

Picanto ypu either love it or dare not be seen in one. They are very practical low to zero road tax. Good to see you feature non luxory cars too. I will see if I can filter because I want to see mainly Volvo or estate station wagon comparison. Like the extra anectdotal words to live by. You must have been a radio presenter in previous life😅 easy listening voice 👍🏻

[@davt8615]

Think the only way to save it is if someone can get the parts from a breakers for next to nowt and do the work themselves! Shame with it having such low miles, and the interior spot on after the valet. Good stuff as always 👍

[@scottishfanta]

This was literally my first cat, but on a 56 plate, mum bought it for the same price off a guy with one eye and every panel on it had a dent, brilliant little car.

[@Cyberdyne-kg8ku]

Banger racing, here we come!

[@nealthomas5346]

Nice vid, thanks Matt. Can't save 'em all.

[@Djwatzy]

A car you can park anywhere and not give a toss about, a car you can redline all the time without a care in the world. If it blows up, get another one.

[@dogblessamerica]

1:41 Yes. Imagine waking up at 50 and realising you didn't buy that Kia Picanto... Or memorise the colour names for every major car brand since 1998.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Sounds like a life wasted to me

[@PhilipBallGarry]

I woke up at 50, snoozed the alarm ten years then woke up again at 60 - nothing changed 😊

[@ianb9729]

​@@HighPeakAutosI can see that specialist subject round on Mastermind: Car manufacturers' vehicle colour options, 1990-2020. Wait until you reach 55 or thereabouts. You'll have forgotten most of them, I promise!

[@PhilipBallGarry]

@@ianb9729 Peugeot Talbot had, "Antelope Beige" and "Sweetcorn" around that time 😂

[@andrewmooreandrewrmoore7615]

Who can forget BL Sandglow? The colour of something your cat would retch up!

[@johnnybebad2384]

Bought one of these for the missus a few years back and the headliner did the exact same thing, just pulled it down at the boot and sprayed in carpet glue, never fell again

[@finleypdoherty]

If you still have this Matt I know of someone who would be very appreciative as a run around first car!

[@mpick9404]

I love that colour names stick in your mind! 😂 I thought it was just me. It started with Colorado beige for me (76 Chevette!) my newer car colour database isn't as impressive as yours, I'm 56 - but 70's & 80's cars, there's a fair bit of pointless paint name knowledge in my mind!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Love it!!

[@ianevans3619]

Ideal learner car , food delivery, stop gap car , £595 all day . Just to let you know Matt scrap vehicles have dropped , the price of scrap has gone down a lot ! Excellent video as always 👍

[@LifeWithYogi]

Second part of video Matt looks like John Travolta from Grease. 😅 (side profile) 😂😂

[@crazyshev36]

Yeesssss back to normal love these. Shame you didn't save it for content. I'm hoping one day the revenue pays for the saving plus profit. Or Banger race them 😂

[@PhilipBallGarry]

"Clutch is alright" 😂. Your enthusiasm and optimism know no bounds Matt. We applaud your efforts to keep cars like these alive for just a bit longer. Cheap cars like these were made to be basically disposable - sadly. At least we can feel nice and warm inside knowing that one day it'll probably be dispensing a comforting meal of Heinz Tomato Soup 🍅

[@paulgilliatt7829]

Great video Matt, these arer my favourite type.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you like them!

[@jamesarmitage8399]

15.30....reminded me of C U Jimmy, character done by Russ Abbot many moons ago!!

[@Finglesham]

Sell it for spares. I have a 2010 Piccanto 1 and I love it. Had it from new now 58,000 and been very good . Only problems Abs rear sensors . One repaired by dealer at £450 and teh next one by me £50. That one not been looked after like mine but worth seeing it. Cambelt every six years of course.

[@shabba890]

8:04 Certainly wasnt expecting to hear an old Jay-Z tune thumping out of the radio!😂

[@connclissmann6514]

Perfect for someone with spare time and skills to revive themselves, while keeping their parts cost to a minimum. With a little TLC there could be years left in it but no how for a dealer to sell on. Sad but interesting - thanks for the video.

[@passengerseatreviews]

INCREDIBLE I've got the same car, same generation and same colour touch wood she's going strong even now

[@piwbenzyna]

My wife still have facelift model from 2008. Her car has all available options except heated seats. Even side blinkers are installed in the mirrors. She didn't allow me to trade it in for Astra J from 2013 because she prefers Kia.

[@passengerseatreviews]

@@piwbenzyna didn't even know you could get them with those options , the Astra J is a lovely car too

[@piwbenzyna]

@@passengerseatreviewsIt was some weird direct import from Korea. They’ve just ripped Kia Morning badge and put on Picanto.

[@sundersquare]

I'd love to see you buy a Nissan Cube, always wanted one and be interested to hear your thoughts on one :D

[@kevincockburn7805]

That is the king of motor cars. A car you dont give a monkeys about. A truely liberating drive. The 4 lamdsail radials just add to the swmse of adventure and liberation.

[@johnnorth9355]

Those little Picanto's are a hoot - my daughter had so much fun in hers that it did not last long !

[@adeandtrish]

I remember Car magazine describing the front styling as "cats bottom grille"

[@chrispenn715]

I had one these in the same colour about 5 years ago as a dog walking car. Absolutely no performance but I quite liked the old thing. Sadly they had a major engine issue where the crank pulley works loose and knackers the crankshaft. Mine suffered from that .....

[@keithgreen9009]

What a beautiful little car , a little golden nugget 😳🕺🏼

[@swirlgalaxy]

Howdy Matt!! I always have to laugh when you say that you're sad because you know obscure facts about cars. Actually, you should be proud. Being a fair bit older than you, I was like that in my youth. I use to hang out on all the local car dealers collecting all the info on the new cars. Be proud of your wisdom & knowledge. Big bear hugs from Kenny in Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤪🤪

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha I wish I knew other more interesting facts rather than paint codes

[@tbridgey2619]

6 months MOT at least. We'd love to see more 'transformotion' hand-overs. (not picantos obvs) Get them to flip ur buys hopefully for profit. Know its probabaly easier said than done tbf

[@mrd64]

Looks like the Wonder Grip van has moved!

[@Adam-ki4my]

Matt you should let your beard grow think you'd suit it 😂

[@lesrichards636]

Hi Matt new wiper blades with rusty arms . What a shame with such low mileage . Pity we don,t see the MOT checks

[@varg11]

In Portugal it was available with a 1.1 3 cylinders diesel and also an LPG version

[@s1_auds]

Here's me being a little cheeky, if you move it along, or scrap it then I would definitely take that little tyre compressor kit, that's in bubble wrap in the boot. You never know when you might need one 😂you might not have found sunglasses or any other goodies in this little picanto Matt but at least you now have an air pump 🤣

[@phillipwilliams4674]

Mat, that's the perfect car to fix the most serious issues then drive it to Spain in the summer and see if you can make a profit there, or maybe get your return air fare out of it!

[@md-detailing]

Such a small goofy car, its so funky xD Great video as always Matt :D

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks :)

[@ZZR1200ZX]

I appreciate you have to take this sort of car as part of the deal ( Job Lot ) I am no car dealer but I would not be dealing with twenty year old cars. Great Video as always.

[@raff_spriggles_tfn5910]

There are plenty of 20+ year old cars that are cheaper and easier to work on than anything produced in the past 5 years. Banger economics is great.

[@dirt_diver13]

Liked your jokes in this one especially

[@steve5772]

I dropped a brand new one of these off for a garage to use as a courtesy car. The guy signing for it looked at me like i was trying to con him and said "it sounds like its only running on 3 cylinders" yeah, theres a good reason for that 😂 😂

[@mrbungle4163]

james at chops will take that in a heartbeat!

[@Mr330d]

Then cry about it

[@Chris12211]

It’s a bit grubby but I reckon it has potential. A machine polish and a good clean on the inside, some new wheel trims would transform it I reckon. Shame about the headlining.

[@adzy166]

Liking the big John reference

[@skodakatie7341]

This car looks better than it is mechanically. Unfortunately Matt, it is beyond rescuing, you can’t save them all, top marks for optimism though❤.

[@Batesandrw]

Hello, Matt. Remember me in your will. 😂 Is it me or do 20 year old cars not look like 20 year old cars, I just think old shapes don’t look old like in comparison an 80s car did compared to a 90s car. Great video.

[@volt8684]

My daughter was a wedding venue rep in Cyprus a few years ago. The team used one of these that felt it had zero suspension - literally like a skateboard. However, it had done 380k kilometres on Cypriot rough roads. So tough for sure. Depends what you want a car for

[@philtowle4683]

Great little first car for someone

[@ttrjw]

Those MoT advisories! You know what happened: Previous owner thought as it only did 2k miles a year it didn't need any maintenance.

[@whatdoyousaymrwilson]

I watch various youtube channels with people who collect and fix up very ordinary cars, something like this would be a easy fix for them compared to some cars they work on. Parts are pretty inexpensive as well.

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Your idea of trading it on (presumably to someone who gives no warranty) seems the best option. Deserves to go to someone with the time to fix it but has obviously not been looked after/run on an extreme budget.

[@keithward233]

What about taking it with you on the Berlingo challenge as the support/ forfeit vehicle?

[@MrNaKillshots]

I find that soft tyres can be easily rectified by putting some air in them.

[@jamespn]

4 cheap Chinese brake rotors, akebono brake pad sets, cheap set of new tires, weld up a new rear section of exhaust and 2 holes in the rear rockers and you’re off to the races.

[@AdnilTitus]

I just hope Matt is okay... The Man flu is a killer. Feel better soon Matt.

[@poppyneese1811]

My daughter while attending University had a tiny Kia Rio, I would always take it to the local Shell and top it off on Sunday evening before she headed back, also made sure all her fluid levels were good and tires were properly inflated. I got out at the station and a about 5 year old cute as a button lil boy standing at the car with his mother told her that’s a big man to have to ride such a tiny car🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂, every week it was a exercise in humiliation, I wanted to have a sign made that said, This is my daughters car, my vehicle is a F150🤣😂🤣😂

[@jonnygti]

Brilliant story 😂😂😂

[@steve5772]

And a picanto is even smaller 😂

[@peterd4011]

Whys the kids race relevant?

[@ianmuir3640]

Id be more embarrassed having an F150

[@bruce6014]

I occasionally have to drive one daughter's pink Fiat 500 and my other daughter's cream VW Beetle (with the obligatory flower in the dashboard vase), mostly on similar 'ensuring roadworthiness' duties. I like to kid myself it takes a Big Man to drive such girly cars. Both are surprisingly decent to drive, especially the Beetle.

[@peterowen4456]

Random thought about what you can tell about the age of previous owners from the radio pre set. Some of the early punk rockers are now in their mid 60s - some even older. John Lydon is 68!

[@frozen_corn5555]

I reckon that would make a good banger racer come October

[@speakerboy4425]

Hi Matt i just bought an slightly crashed damaged but hpi clear 2000 Honda Accord Auto with only 59k miles! I cannot believe how low mileage it is

[@Osquar]

Between the beginning and the end Matt went from 35 years old to 17 years old! What a trick!

[@miamimo70]

The sagging headliner broke this car 😊 I bought a Polo once for 50quid, belonged to a pizza delivery guy who had split a can of cooking oil in the boot. I couldn't get rid of smell either, so I sold for 150quid to an Irish fella.. 😊

[@cemonex]

I just wonder one thing. Do you ever do OBD tests on the vehicles you purchase? We haven't seen any, it would be cool.

[@oliverbrookes27]

30 years ago I paid similar for my first car. a 70,000 mile Fiesta mk1 that was 14 years old. Scraped through an MOT after about 4 months, then did me for 12 months taking it to just shy of 100k. A few repairs along the way, only broke down once (new points fitted at the roadside). Next MOT screwdriver went through lots of the bodywork and subframes so it was goodbye.

[@daverose5557]

If only other garages thought the same way ,regarding the parts

[@martinthompson54]

Hi matt, poor wee car bit the dust, from marty in Belfast northern Ireland

[@philipjones456]

Hiya Matt shame about the Picanto but you do look about 10 years younger after your shave. Loving your work 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks. 34 to 24 in 5 seconds :)

[@jb39channel]

I disagree. You look better with the beard. And, sorry, but you kind of look older without it

[@PaddyThomson]

Holy Grail by Jayz playing whilst you are in the car is wonderful irony

[@nathanali3881]

Hope you feel better soon Matt! But if the Manflu is terminal, please will you leave the Chrysler Crossfire to me 🙏🏻

[@HighPeakAutos]

Better now thanks. The crossfire sold last week

[@johnbaldock6353]

6:21 "I don't think the camera will pick this terrible repair up" The International Space Stations Camera could Pick THAT UP!!🤣

[@stevemilne750]

Hired one in malta for 10days great little cars thinking of Buying one to commute to work in to get fuel costs down as my xc70 can be a little thirty.

[@WalkWithWallace]

How you finding the DJI Pocket 3 Matt? Assuming I spotted the shadow of it. Loving mine so far, if a tad fiddly.

[@mariopizzamanmario8563]

Had plenty of that kind around when I was young - we'd fix them up and flip them. Cheap, nifty cars with lots of small things. It just isn't viable to do it professionally. Somewhere though, there is a bloke (or blokette) looking for a first car to fix up and drive to college. Maybe you should start "Low Valley Autos"... 🤪🤣😁

[@davidhall6203]

That should definitely have been your new daily driver Jedward (I mean Matt). On a more serious note though, could you not drive it to and sell in Spain? Or buy it for your brother as his Rust 2 Rome car so he can join in the fun?

[@jeremysullivan888]

I with you on the man cold thing mate... I soppose its on its rounds...