2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · PL21 HVH
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 78,593 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL21 HVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 78,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL21 HVH 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 (PL21 HVH) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
PL21 HVH Mileage History
- 01/07/202449,938 mi
- 01/07/202449,938 mi
- 19/06/202564,142 mi+14,204 mi
- 19/06/202564,142 mi
- 29/06/202678,593 mi+14,451 mi
Average of roughly 14,381 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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