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AK17 FLH

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,598 mi
Last recorded52,598 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 FLH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 52,598 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

front & rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 52,113 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly

Pass 15 May 2024 51,390 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 50,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 49,367 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 39,800 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 39,800 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative warning lamp staying lit (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer wall 165/60 r14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2020 32,081 miles

NSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 18 May 2020 32,081 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 12 Apr 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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AK17 FLH is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK17 FLH, 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 AK17 FLH registered?

AK17 FLH is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 April 2017.

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