2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · PA21 SBU
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 5,541 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PA21 SBU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
- 5,541 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.
PA21 SBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2021 Kia Picanto (PA21 SBU) between May 2024 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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