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YY71 GSV

2021 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,020 mi
Last recorded55,020 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Picanto17,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY71 GSV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2021
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 55,020 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 54,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Sep 2024 33,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve traval

Fail 26 Sep 2024 33,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve traval

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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YY71 GSV is a 2021 Kia Picanto in Yellow 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 YY71 GSV, 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 YY71 GSV registered?

YY71 GSV is a 2021 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2021.

Is YY71 GSV safe to buy?

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