2022 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · EM05 PUB
2022 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2022. Recorded mileage 47,131 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM05 PUB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 47,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM05 PUB 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 2022 Kia Picanto (EM05 PUB) between May 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
EM05 PUB Mileage History
- 19/05/202533,288 mi
- 18/05/202647,131 mi+13,843 mi
- 18/05/202647,131 mi
Average of roughly 13,893 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: Good
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