2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SV21 PWJ
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2021. Recorded mileage 9,900 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV21 PWJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 9,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SV21 PWJ 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 (SV21 PWJ) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
SV21 PWJ Mileage History
- 01/04/20245,820 mi
- 28/03/20257,753 mi+1,933 mi
- 27/03/20269,900 mi+2,147 mi
Average of roughly 2,056 miles per year across 3 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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