2019 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · N27 HDA
2019 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2019. Recorded mileage 22,920 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N27 HDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 22,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N27 HDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Kia Picanto (N27 HDA) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 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 (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
N27 HDA Mileage History
- 11/09/20239,847 mi
- 02/09/202412,540 mi+2,693 mi
- 23/09/202515,497 mi+2,957 mi
- 14/09/202622,920 mi+7,423 mi
- 14/09/202622,920 mi
Average of roughly 4,344 miles per year across 5 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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