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AJ21 TYD

2021 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,366 mi
Last recorded34,366 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Picanto17,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ21 TYD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 34,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 21,892 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2024 16,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2024 16,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split/cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split/cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AJ21 TYD is a 2021 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ21 TYD, 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

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What year was AJ21 TYD registered?

AJ21 TYD is a 2021 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2021.

Is AJ21 TYD safe to buy?

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