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BC21 ZSO

2021 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,998 mi
Last recorded15,998 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Picanto17,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC21 ZSO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 15,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber split/cracked between treads 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber split/cracked between treads 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber split/cracked between treads 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 9,046 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 7,215 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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BC21 ZSO is a 2021 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC21 ZSO, 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 BC21 ZSO registered?

BC21 ZSO is a 2021 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 August 2021.

Is BC21 ZSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC21 ZSO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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