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YV21 KZH

2021 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,557 mi
Last recorded18,557 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Picanto17,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV21 KZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 18,557 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 15,439 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 15,439 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 12,624 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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YV21 KZH is a 2021 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YV21 KZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YV21 KZH?

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What year was YV21 KZH registered?

YV21 KZH is a 2021 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 August 2021.

Is YV21 KZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV21 KZH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YV21 KZH have outstanding finance?

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