2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · OV21 EJK
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 36,445 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV21 EJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 36,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV21 EJK 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 2021 Kia Picanto (OV21 EJK) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 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 (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
OV21 EJK Mileage History
- 03/07/202423,556 mi
- 23/06/202529,137 mi+5,581 mi
- 24/06/202529,144 mi+7 mi
- 23/06/202636,443 mi+7,299 mi
- 23/06/202636,445 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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