2022 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · EK72 XOD
2022 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2022. Recorded mileage 37,734 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK72 XOD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 37,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK72 XOD 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 2022 Kia Picanto (EK72 XOD) between September 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 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: Tyres (11 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
EK72 XOD Mileage History
- 09/09/202535,213 mi
- 09/09/202535,213 mi
- 11/08/202637,734 mi+2,521 mi
- 11/08/202637,734 mi
Average of roughly 2,740 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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