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AK17 TXJ

2017 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,442 mi
Last recorded32,442 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 TXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 32,442 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 30,230 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 27,138 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 23,362 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 19,441 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 19,441 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 16,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from windscreen ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 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 TXJ is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 AK17 TXJ, 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 TXJ?

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What year was AK17 TXJ registered?

AK17 TXJ is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is AK17 TXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 TXJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK17 TXJ have outstanding finance?

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