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A26 SER

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,869 mi
Last recorded56,869 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SER
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 56,869 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 46,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 5,346 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 3,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 37,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 3,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 30,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 30,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 2,987 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 25,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 2,783 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 19,912 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2020 2,471 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 16,881 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 16,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 23 Sep 2019 2,143 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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A26 SER is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2017 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 26,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A26 SER, 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 9 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 A26 SER?

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What year was A26 SER registered?

A26 SER is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is A26 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 SER shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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