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AU21 TWL

2021 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,204 mi
Last recorded22,204 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Picanto17,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU21 TWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2021
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 22,204 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 22,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 16,199 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 15,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 13,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut with stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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AU21 TWL is a 2021 Kia Picanto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU21 TWL, 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 AU21 TWL?

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What year was AU21 TWL registered?

AU21 TWL is a 2021 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2021.

Is AU21 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU21 TWL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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