2022 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SK72 YPJ
2022 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2022. Recorded mileage 14,939 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK72 YPJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 14,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK72 YPJ 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 (SK72 YPJ) between September 2025 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SK72 YPJ Mileage History
- 29/09/202514,926 mi
- 09/10/202514,939 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 466 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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