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AJ17 MJE

2017 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,415 mi
Last recorded42,415 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 MJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 42,415 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2026 42,413 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked/damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2025 39,791 miles

front registration plate damaged

osf tyre worn on edges and cracked in tread

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2024 36,229 miles

osf tyre worn on edges and cracked in tread

osf wishbone bush bush deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 22,931 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 19,891 miles

cut in nsr tyre

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2020 12,157 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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AJ17 MJE is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ17 MJE, 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.

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What year was AJ17 MJE registered?

AJ17 MJE is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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