2022 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · PK72 AAV
2022 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2022. Recorded mileage 17,673 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK72 AAV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 17,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK72 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2022 Kia Picanto (PK72 AAV) between September 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 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), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
PK72 AAV Mileage History
- 10/09/202515,941 mi
- 15/09/202617,673 mi+1,732 mi
- 15/09/202617,673 mi
Average of roughly 1,710 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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