2023 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · RE23 MHL
2023 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2023. Recorded mileage 18,841 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE23 MHL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 18,841 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.
RE23 MHL 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 2023 Kia Picanto (RE23 MHL) between March 2026 and March 2026.
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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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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- 1.0 T-GDI Timing Chain StretchSerious
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