2023 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · CJ23 XUU
2023 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2023. Recorded mileage 16,806 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CJ23 XUU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 16,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CJ23 XUU 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 (CJ23 XUU) between July 2026 and July 2026.
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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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- 1.0 T-GDI Timing Chain StretchSerious
On higher-mileage turbocharged models, the timing chain can stretch if oil changes have been missed, potentially leading to catastrophic engine failure if ignored.
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