2023 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · MA23 FZK
2023 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 9,628 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA23 FZK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 9,628 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.
MA23 FZK 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 (MA23 FZK) between February 2026 and February 2026.
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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- 1.0 T-GDI Timing Chain StretchSerious
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