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AJ17 MJF

2017 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,435 mi
Last recorded124,435 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 MJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 124,435 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Inner face of both front discs corroded/pitted* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front *DRL not working*

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of lower arm cracking/perishing* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of lower arm de-bonding* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 116,847 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 108,501 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 108,501 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 100,447 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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 MJF is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Red 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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

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

Is AJ17 MJF safe to buy?

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