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AO17 HVB

2017 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,375 mi
Last recorded36,375 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 HVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 36,375 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 36,372 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 26,056 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 24,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

TPMS Light on

Pass 23 Jun 2023 22,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 20,164 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 18,207 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From front screen

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 16,769 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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AO17 HVB is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Black 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 AO17 HVB, 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 AO17 HVB registered?

AO17 HVB is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is AO17 HVB safe to buy?

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