2023 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · HY23 MFA
2023 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 7,446 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY23 MFA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 7,446 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.
HY23 MFA 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 (HY23 MFA) between February 2026 and February 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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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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