Kia’s Picanto model depreciated less than any other car in the UK last year, according to Parker’s Car Price Guide, sister-title to AM-online.

A year’s ownership costs an average of £1,091. The Picanto’s depreciation was recorded at £210 less than the Mini One/Cooper, £342 less than the Honda Jazz and £800 less than the Audi A2.

2005 results published by CAP state the Kia Sedona, Magentis, Carens and Cerato all hold more than 60% of their value.