2022 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · WJ72 JZW
2022 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2022. Recorded mileage 34,972 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ72 JZW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 34,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ72 JZW 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 2022 Kia Picanto (WJ72 JZW) between September 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WJ72 JZW Mileage History
- 23/09/202522,390 mi
- 29/09/202634,972 mi+12,582 mi
- 29/09/202634,972 mi
Average of roughly 12,378 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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