2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · NV21 KWM
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 41,718 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV21 KWM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 41,718 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.
NV21 KWM 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 (NV21 KWM) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
NV21 KWM Mileage History
- 04/06/202416,225 mi
- 27/05/202528,273 mi+12,048 mi
- 11/05/202641,718 mi+13,445 mi
Average of roughly 13,187 miles per year across 3 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: Excellent
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