2022 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · ND72 RSO
2022 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2022. Recorded mileage 26,952 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND72 RSO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 26,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND72 RSO 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 2022 Kia Picanto (ND72 RSO) between September 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ND72 RSO Mileage History
- 23/09/202521,198 mi
- 25/09/202521,198 mi
- 18/09/202626,952 mi+5,754 mi
- 18/09/202626,952 mi
Average of roughly 5,838 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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