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YH71 XLJ

2021 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,946 mi
Last recorded42,946 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Picanto17,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH71 XLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 42,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 42,946 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 31,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush peeling. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1.7mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.6mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

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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YH71 XLJ is a 2021 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH71 XLJ, 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.

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What year was YH71 XLJ registered?

YH71 XLJ is a 2021 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2021.

Is YH71 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH71 XLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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