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AE71 YDU

2021 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,938 mi
Last recorded54,938 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Picanto17,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE71 YDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 54,938 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 9 Sep 2024 39,966 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 39,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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AE71 YDU is a 2021 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE71 YDU, 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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How do I check the history of AE71 YDU?

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What year was AE71 YDU registered?

AE71 YDU is a 2021 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2021.

Is AE71 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE71 YDU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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