2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · WG21 CCN
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2021. Recorded mileage 55,643 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG21 CCN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 55,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG21 CCN 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 (WG21 CCN) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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.
WG21 CCN Mileage History
- 20/04/202425,646 mi
- 17/04/202540,790 mi+15,144 mi
- 10/04/202655,643 mi+14,853 mi
Average of roughly 15,212 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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