2022 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · PF71 NLK
2022 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2022. Recorded mileage 12,127 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF71 NLK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 12,127 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.
PF71 NLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2022 Kia Picanto (PF71 NLK) between January 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
PF71 NLK Mileage History
- 07/01/20258,678 mi
- 02/02/202612,127 mi+3,449 mi
Average of roughly 3,221 miles per year across 2 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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