2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · DH21 FDP
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Aug 2021. Recorded mileage 44,727 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DH21 FDP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 44,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DH21 FDP 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 (DH21 FDP) between July 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 ”.
DH21 FDP Mileage History
- 17/07/202426,100 mi
- 18/07/202426,136 mi+36 mi
- 11/06/202535,183 mi+9,047 mi
- 01/05/202644,727 mi+9,544 mi
Average of roughly 10,416 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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