2023 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · YX73 SVJ
2023 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2023. Recorded mileage 20,592 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX73 SVJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 20,592 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.
YX73 SVJ 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 (YX73 SVJ) between March 2026 and March 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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