2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · DA21 PNF
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 40,274 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA21 PNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 40,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA21 PNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Picanto (DA21 PNF) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DA21 PNF Mileage History
- 27/06/202425,377 mi
- 27/06/202425,377 mi
- 26/06/202533,283 mi+7,906 mi
- 26/06/202533,283 mi
- 25/06/202640,274 mi+6,991 mi
Average of roughly 7,474 miles per year across 5 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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