2023 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · VN72 UPR
2023 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2023. Recorded mileage 10,137 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN72 UPR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 10,137 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.
VN72 UPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2023 Kia Picanto (VN72 UPR) between January 2026 and January 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 3 / JA)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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