2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · 22 EP
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 12,508 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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22 EP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 12,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
22 EP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Picanto (22 EP) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
22 EP Mileage History
- 03/09/20248,052 mi
- 09/09/202510,569 mi+2,517 mi
- 18/08/202612,508 mi+1,939 mi
- 18/08/202612,508 mi
Average of roughly 2,279 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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