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DRZ 5226

2011 Kia Picanto 3

Red Other 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,955 mi
Last recorded37,955 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 5226
MakeKia
ModelPicanto 3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 37,955 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 37,665 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 33,005 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 32,958 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 24,877 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 19,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 8,340 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 7,881 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto 3?

Based on 283 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
4,522
Miles/Year
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Side repeater not working 1
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle 1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1
parking brake recording little or no effort 1
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DRZ 5226 is a 2011 Kia Picanto 3 in Red with a 1,248cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto 3 fails its MOT is tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRZ 5226, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRZ 5226 registered?

DRZ 5226 is a 2011 Kia Picanto 3, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is DRZ 5226 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRZ 5226 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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