2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · H16 MAG
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 10,913 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H16 MAG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 10,913 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.
H16 MAG 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 (H16 MAG) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
H16 MAG Mileage History
- 26/06/20245,852 mi
- 25/06/20258,400 mi+2,548 mi
- 09/06/202610,912 mi+2,512 mi
- 09/06/202610,913 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,592 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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