2023 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · LF23 JHA
2023 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 16,199 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF23 JHA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 16,199 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.
LF23 JHA 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 2023 Kia Picanto (LF23 JHA) between December 2025 and December 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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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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