2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · FL21 OCP
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2021. Recorded mileage 21,350 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL21 OCP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 21,350 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.
FL21 OCP 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 (FL21 OCP) between July 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FL21 OCP Mileage History
- 02/07/202416,387 mi
- 01/07/202519,063 mi+2,676 mi
- 02/07/202519,064 mi+1 mi
- 30/12/202521,350 mi+2,286 mi
Average of roughly 3,320 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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