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DRZ 1529

2011 Kia Picanto 1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,849 mi
Last recorded86,849 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 1529
MakeKia
ModelPicanto 1
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 86,849 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 82,160 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 82,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,752 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 75,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 71,313 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 65,842 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 48,847 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 28,882 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 28,673 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto 1?

Based on 8,460 MOT tests across 1,621 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
4,294
Miles/Year
1,621
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2
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DRZ 1529 is a 2011 Kia Picanto 1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto 1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRZ 1529, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRZ 1529 registered?

DRZ 1529 is a 2011 Kia Picanto 1, first registered on 23 July 2011.

Is DRZ 1529 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRZ 1529 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DRZ 1529 have outstanding finance?

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