2019 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · FM19 YTP
2019 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2019. Recorded mileage 53,103 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM19 YTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 53,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM19 YTP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Kia Picanto (FM19 YTP) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
FM19 YTP Mileage History
- 20/07/202325,503 mi
- 29/07/202432,734 mi+7,231 mi
- 29/07/202538,032 mi+5,298 mi
- 29/07/202538,032 mi
- 08/06/202653,103 mi+15,071 mi
Average of roughly 9,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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