2022 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · LA72 WYR
2022 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2022. Recorded mileage 6,071 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA72 WYR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 6,071 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.
LA72 WYR 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 2022 Kia Picanto (LA72 WYR) between November 2025 and November 2025.
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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