2019 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · HS68 XLV
2019 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 2019. Recorded mileage 27,997 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS68 XLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 27,997 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.
HS68 XLV 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 (HS68 XLV) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HS68 XLV Mileage History
- 09/02/202313,720 mi
- 06/02/202417,803 mi+4,083 mi
- 18/02/202521,970 mi+4,167 mi
- 18/02/202521,970 mi
- 17/02/202627,997 mi+6,027 mi
Average of roughly 4,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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