2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · NH21 FWT
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 7,831 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH21 FWT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 7,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH21 FWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Picanto (NH21 FWT) between August 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NH21 FWT Mileage History
- 09/08/20246,595 mi
- 08/08/20257,831 mi+1,236 mi
- 08/08/20257,831 mi
Average of roughly 1,240 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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