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YJ21 RFR

2021 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,100 mi
Last recorded37,100 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Picanto17,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ21 RFR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 37,100 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 37,100 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 30,722 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 23,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2024 23,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YJ21 RFR is a 2021 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ21 RFR, 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 YJ21 RFR registered?

YJ21 RFR is a 2021 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 August 2021.

Is YJ21 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ21 RFR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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