2024 KIA Picanto Petrol · AE73 XNJ
2024 KIA Picanto (petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2024. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2024 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE73 XNJ Key Findings
- First MOT due by 17/01/2027
- MOT valid until 17/01/2027
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Status
First MOT not yet due
This vehicle is too new to require an MOT test. UK law requires the first MOT by the third anniversary of registration.
First MOT due by 17/01/2027
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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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MOT Status
First MOT not yet due
This vehicle is too new to require an MOT test. UK law requires the first MOT by the third anniversary of registration.
First MOT due by 17/01/2027
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