2022 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · EK72 XPO
2022 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2022. Recorded mileage 3,214 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK72 XPO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 3,214 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.
EK72 XPO 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 2022 Kia Picanto (EK72 XPO) between November 2025 and November 2025.
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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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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