2022 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · BA72 DJE
2022 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2022. Recorded mileage 23,367 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA72 DJE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 23,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA72 DJE 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 (BA72 DJE) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
BA72 DJE Mileage History
- 21/09/202414,070 mi
- 05/09/202518,066 mi+3,996 mi
- 25/08/202623,367 mi+5,301 mi
Average of roughly 4,829 miles per year across 3 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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