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AK17 OTU

2017 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,324 mi
Last recorded25,324 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 OTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 25,324 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 23,163 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 21,371 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 19,439 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 17,584 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 15,829 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 15,023 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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AK17 OTU is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK17 OTU, 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 AK17 OTU?

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What year was AK17 OTU registered?

AK17 OTU is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is AK17 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 OTU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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