2019 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · JR06 KAT
2019 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2019. Recorded mileage 26,205 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2019
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JR06 KAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 26,205 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.
JR06 KAT 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 (JR06 KAT) between May 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JR06 KAT Mileage History
- 30/05/202318,785 mi
- 17/05/202423,735 mi+4,950 mi
- 16/05/202525,043 mi+1,308 mi
- 08/01/202626,200 mi+1,157 mi
- 22/01/202626,205 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,800 miles per year across 5 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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