2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · KP21 YLH
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2021. Recorded mileage 25,702 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP21 YLH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 25,702 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.
KP21 YLH 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 (KP21 YLH) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 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.
KP21 YLH Mileage History
- 28/03/202412,626 mi
- 28/03/202412,626 mi
- 12/03/202520,610 mi+7,984 mi
- 09/03/202625,702 mi+5,092 mi
Average of roughly 6,718 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: Excellent
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