2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · RE71 NYR
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2021. Recorded mileage 30,602 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE71 NYR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 30,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE71 NYR 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 (RE71 NYR) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RE71 NYR Mileage History
- 18/10/202423,046 mi
- 15/10/202530,602 mi+7,556 mi
- 15/10/202530,602 mi
Average of roughly 7,624 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: Below Average
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