2024 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · SK74 BWA
2024 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2024. MOT status: No details held by DVLA. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2024 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No details held by DVLA
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK74 BWA Key Findings
- First MOT due by 05/11/2027
- Taxed until 01/08/2026
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Status
First MOT not yet due
This vehicle is too new to require an MOT test. UK law requires the first MOT by the third anniversary of registration.
First MOT due by 05/11/2027
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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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MOT Status
First MOT not yet due
This vehicle is too new to require an MOT test. UK law requires the first MOT by the third anniversary of registration.
First MOT due by 05/11/2027
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2024 model year cars.
- Manual Gearbox Synchromesh WearModerate
Some owners report difficulty engaging 2nd or 3rd gear, or a "crunch" when shifting quickly, indicating premature synchromesh wear.
- 1.0 T-GDI Timing Chain StretchSerious
On higher-mileage turbocharged models, the timing chain can stretch if oil changes have been missed, potentially leading to catastrophic engine failure if ignored.
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