2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · KY71 PXV
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 12,794 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY71 PXV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 12,794 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.
KY71 PXV 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 (KY71 PXV) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 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: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KY71 PXV Mileage History
- 17/09/20248,842 mi
- 17/09/20248,843 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/202511,044 mi+2,201 mi
- 24/09/202612,794 mi+1,750 mi
Average of roughly 1,958 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: Good
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