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AMZ 744

2021 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,419 mi
Last recorded18,419 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Picanto17,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMZ 744
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 18,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2026 57,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2025 15,803 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 49,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 49,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 9,253 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 43,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 43,073 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 38,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 30,942 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 25,012 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 22,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 18,534 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 18,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocky top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocky top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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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AMZ 744 is a 2021 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AMZ 744, 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 AMZ 744 registered?

AMZ 744 is a 2021 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2021.

Is AMZ 744 safe to buy?

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