2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · BV71 HRZ
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 4,343 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV71 HRZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 4,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV71 HRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Picanto (BV71 HRZ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 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: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BV71 HRZ Mileage History
- 20/09/20243,432 mi
- 18/09/20253,932 mi+500 mi
- 10/09/20264,339 mi+407 mi
- 10/09/20264,343 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 462 miles per year across 4 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: Good
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