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YP71 XYV

2021 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,389 mi
Last recorded25,389 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Picanto17,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP71 XYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 25,389 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage---no sharp edges

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 25,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damage---no sharp edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 19,710 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

clutch biting point high [clutch worn]

Fail 4 Dec 2024 19,710 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch biting point high [clutch worn]

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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YP71 XYV is a 2021 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YP71 XYV, 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 YP71 XYV registered?

YP71 XYV is a 2021 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 December 2021.

Is YP71 XYV safe to buy?

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