2022 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · VU22 GVP
2022 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2022. Recorded mileage 45,180 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU22 GVP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 45,180 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.
VU22 GVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2022 Kia Picanto (VU22 GVP) between March 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VU22 GVP Mileage History
- 11/03/202533,265 mi
- 06/03/202645,180 mi+11,915 mi
Average of roughly 12,089 miles per year across 2 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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