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YLZ 2279

2009 Kia Picanto 1

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,961 mi
Last recorded101,961 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 2279
MakeKia
ModelPicanto 1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,961 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 97,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 90,017 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2021 73,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,060 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 62,020 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,213 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 55,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 47,205 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto 1?

Based on 8,460 MOT tests across 1,621 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
4,294
Miles/Year
1,621
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2
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YLZ 2279 is a 2009 Kia Picanto 1 in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto 1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YLZ 2279, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YLZ 2279 registered?

YLZ 2279 is a 2009 Kia Picanto 1, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is YLZ 2279 safe to buy?

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Does YLZ 2279 have outstanding finance?

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