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AK17 XGW

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,760 mi
Last recorded61,760 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 XGW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 61,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front screen chipped

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre stepped and has sidewall damage

Fail 18 Oct 2025 61,760 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front screen chipped

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre stepped and has sidewall damage

Pass 23 Oct 2024 50,156 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 44,391 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 37,425 miles

NSF TYRE 2MM IN CENTRE AND WORN ON EDGES

OSF TYRE 2-3MM IN CENTRE,BALD ON INNER EDGE AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE

REAR TYRES STEPED ON EDGES AND CRACKED IN TREAD

STONE CHIP IN SCREEN NSF

Pass 23 Jul 2021 29,103 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no inspection of nearside rear seat, child seat fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2021 29,103 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no inspection of nearside rear seat, child seat fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 22,813 miles
Pass 19 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 XGW is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

AK17 XGW is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2017.

Is AK17 XGW safe to buy?

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