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BF21 DSE

2021 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,296 mi
Last recorded24,296 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Picanto17,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF21 DSE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 24,296 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 21,148 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2023 18,429 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2023 18,427 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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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BF21 DSE is a 2021 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 BF21 DSE, 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 BF21 DSE registered?

BF21 DSE is a 2021 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2021.

Is BF21 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF21 DSE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF21 DSE have outstanding finance?

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