2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · CK71 JXA
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2021. Recorded mileage 37,968 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK71 JXA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 37,968 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.
CK71 JXA 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 2021 Kia Picanto (CK71 JXA) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CK71 JXA Mileage History
- 09/10/202428,788 mi
- 07/10/202537,968 mi+9,180 mi
- 07/10/202537,968 mi
Average of roughly 9,240 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: Below Average
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