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AF21 ZCL

2021 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,492 mi
Last recorded20,492 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Picanto17,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF21 ZCL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2021
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 20,492 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 20,492 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 14,862 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 14,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 11,074 miles

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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AF21 ZCL is a 2021 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF21 ZCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF21 ZCL?

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What year was AF21 ZCL registered?

AF21 ZCL is a 2021 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2021.

Is AF21 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF21 ZCL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF21 ZCL have outstanding finance?

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