2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · GY21 RVX
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2021. Recorded mileage 20,066 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY21 RVX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 20,066 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.
GY21 RVX 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 2021 Kia Picanto (GY21 RVX) between August 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GY21 RVX Mileage History
- 12/08/202417,230 mi
- 11/08/202520,066 mi+2,836 mi
- 11/08/202520,066 mi
Average of roughly 2,848 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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