2023 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · GJ73 THG
2023 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2023. Recorded mileage 12,008 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ73 THG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 12,008 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.
GJ73 THG 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 2023 Kia Picanto (GJ73 THG) between July 2026 and July 2026.
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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