2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · PN71 TZL
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 18,996 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN71 TZL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 18,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN71 TZL 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 (PN71 TZL) between September 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
PN71 TZL Mileage History
- 19/09/202413,202 mi
- 24/09/202518,985 mi+5,783 mi
- 24/09/202518,996 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 5,718 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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