2019 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · TB02 PAB
2019 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2019. Recorded mileage 13,886 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2019
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TB02 PAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 13,886 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.
TB02 PAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Kia Picanto (TB02 PAB) between April 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 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: Tyres (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.
TB02 PAB Mileage History
- 25/04/20221,234 mi
- 03/11/20221,515 mi+281 mi
- 24/10/20235,717 mi+4,202 mi
- 29/10/20249,863 mi+4,146 mi
- 13/10/202513,886 mi+4,023 mi
Average of roughly 3,648 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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