2023 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · BD72 XHU
2023 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2023. Recorded mileage 3,061 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD72 XHU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 3,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BD72 XHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2023 Kia Picanto (BD72 XHU) between October 2025 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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