2019 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · KE68 AAO
2019 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2019. Recorded mileage 20,425 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE68 AAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 20,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE68 AAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Kia Picanto (KE68 AAO) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
KE68 AAO Mileage History
- 25/05/202317,614 mi
- 30/05/202418,338 mi+724 mi
- 04/06/202520,141 mi+1,803 mi
- 29/05/202620,419 mi+278 mi
- 30/05/202620,425 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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