2021 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · WU71 DHX
2021 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 28,117 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU71 DHX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 28,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU71 DHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Picanto (WU71 DHX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 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 (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WU71 DHX Mileage History
- 24/09/202418,257 mi
- 11/09/202523,699 mi+5,442 mi
- 11/09/202523,699 mi
- 29/09/202628,117 mi+4,418 mi
Average of roughly 4,900 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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