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YC72 CEJ

2023 Kia Picanto

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,016 mi
Last recorded23,016 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2023 Kia Picanto13,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC72 CEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 23,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 23,015 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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YC72 CEJ is a 2023 Kia Picanto in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2023 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 13,782 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 YC72 CEJ, 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 3 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 YC72 CEJ registered?

YC72 CEJ is a 2023 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 January 2023.

Is YC72 CEJ safe to buy?

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