2022 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · J6 KGG
2022 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2022. Recorded mileage 18,154 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2022
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J6 KGG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 18,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J6 KGG 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 2022 Kia Picanto (J6 KGG) between February 2025 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 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: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
J6 KGG Mileage History
- 11/02/202513,633 mi
- 29/01/202618,144 mi+4,511 mi
- 30/01/202618,154 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4,678 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: Good
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