2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · ND71 BBF
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 21,583 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND71 BBF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 21,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND71 BBF 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 (ND71 BBF) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 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 (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 195/45/16 ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 ”.
ND71 BBF Mileage History
- 25/09/202413,820 mi
- 24/09/202517,535 mi+3,715 mi
- 29/09/202621,583 mi+4,048 mi
- 29/09/202621,583 mi
Average of roughly 3,863 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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