2023 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · AA21 MCG
2023 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 2023. Recorded mileage 26,803 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA21 MCG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 26,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA21 MCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2023 Kia Picanto (AA21 MCG) between August 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AA21 MCG Mileage History
- 20/08/202626,803 mi
- 20/08/202626,803 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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