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Y121 DJK

2018 Kia Picanto

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,111 mi
Last recorded66,111 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 DJK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 66,111 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 56,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 56,076 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 58,305 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 49,155 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 50,070 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 44,985 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 44,776 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Jun 2023 38,601 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2022 40,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 28,556 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 36,608 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 36,608 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 20,272 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 33,400 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 33,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 30,891 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,249 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 27,249 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 19,465 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 14,120 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 14,120 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 10,667 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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Y121 DJK is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2018 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 23,396 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 Y121 DJK, 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 8 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y121 DJK registered?

Y121 DJK is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2018.

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