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KIA PICANTO X-LINE S AUTO2021 · 1.0L PETROL

DM55 ALL

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2021 KIA PICANTO X-LINE S AUTO is a PETROL vehicle with a 998cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 32,538.

MOT
Valid
Expires 07/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2021
Engine
998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of reactive maintenance. The most recent MOT test conducted on 31 July 2025 at 32,538 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories. This indicates that the issues identified in the previous year have been rectified and that the vehicle currently meets all minimum safety standards. The trend shows an improvement from a previous failure to a perfect inspection result. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between the August 2024 test at 29,473 miles and the July 2025 test at 32,538 miles, the car covered 3,065 miles. This low annual usage suggests short-distance urban driving, which typically results in less wear on major drivetrain components like the clutch or automatic gearbox and engine, and brake pads compared to high-mileage motorway vehicles. While the current record is clean, the failure on 09 August 2024 at 29,473 miles warrants a physical inspection. Since the record does not specify the mechanical reason for that specific failure, a buyer must verify the condition of common failure points such as lighting, wipers, or exhaust emissions. Given the low mileage, the inspector should specifically check for signs of corrosion on brake discs or suspension components, which can occur when vehicles are stationary for longer periods without regular use.

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82
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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May be subject to ULEZ charges
Euro EURO 6 AP

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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/22/2026, 4:39:00 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of reactive maintenance. The most recent MOT test conducted on 31 July 2025 at 32,538 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories. This indicates that the issues identified in the previous year have been rectified and that the vehicle currently meets all minimum safety standards. The trend shows an improvement from a previous failure to a perfect inspection result. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between the August 2024 test at 29,473 miles and the July 2025 test at 32,538 miles, the car covered 3,065 miles. This low annual usage suggests short-distance urban driving, which typically results in less wear on major drivetrain components like the clutch or automatic gearbox and engine, and brake pads compared to high-mileage motorway vehicles. While the current record is clean, the failure on 09 August 2024 at 29,473 miles warrants a physical inspection. Since the record does not specify the mechanical reason for that specific failure, a buyer must verify the condition of common failure points such as lighting, wipers, or exhaust emissions. Given the low mileage, the inspector should specifically check for signs of corrosion on brake discs or suspension components, which can occur when vehicles are stationary for longer periods without regular use.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2021 Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto (DM55 ALL), we found 3 MOT results in the period of August 2024 to July 2025.

With 2 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 67%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY