2023 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · ES23 ELS
2023 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 16,896 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ES23 ELS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 16,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ES23 ELS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2023 Kia Picanto (ES23 ELS) between February 2026 and March 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ES23 ELS Mileage History
- 28/02/202616,887 mi
- 09/03/202616,896 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 369 miles per year across 2 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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