2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · ST21 XNA
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2021. Recorded mileage 15,081 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST21 XNA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 15,081 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.
ST21 XNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Picanto (ST21 XNA) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
ST21 XNA Mileage History
- 01/02/20246,178 mi
- 30/01/202510,412 mi+4,234 mi
- 29/01/202613,722 mi+3,310 mi
- 12/08/202615,081 mi+1,359 mi
Average of roughly 3,522 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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