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79 BAT

2021 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,406 mi
Last recorded57,406 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Picanto17,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 BAT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 57,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2025 57,400 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 44,492 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 44,492 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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79 BAT is a 2021 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2021 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 17,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 79 BAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 5 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 79 BAT registered?

79 BAT is a 2021 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2021.

Is 79 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 BAT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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